Upon conclusion of an interview the presiding officer shall make findings on the matter under consideration and shall sustain, modify, or reverse the department's notice of intention to suspend, address, and confirm the amount of security required. The department shall send a copy of the presiding officer's decision (findings) with the notice of the decision and right to request a formal administrative hearing in writing by first class mail sent to the last address of record, or email, provided the driver or their legal representative has consented to electronic receipt of the interview decision. Upon receipt of a timely request for formal hearing the order for the deposit of security and suspension for failure to deposit security shall remain stayed pending the results of the hearing.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
46.01.110 and
46.01.040(10). WSR 23-07-073, § 308-102-190, filed 3/13/23, effective 4/13/23. Statutory Authority: RCW
46.01.110. WSR 18-11-098, § 308-102-190, filed 5/21/18, effective 9/4/18; WSR 92-08-045, § 308-102-190, filed 3/25/92, effective 4/25/92. Statutory Authority: RCW
46.20.391,
46.01.110 and
46.65.020. WSR 86-07-018 (Order DS 2), § 308-102-190, filed 3/12/86; Order MV-302, § 308-102-190, filed 3/31/75.]