Alforde v. Department of Licensing

Brown, C.J. —

The Department of Licensing (DOL) appeals a superior court order reversing the suspension of Nicholas E. Alforde’s driver’s license under RCW 46.20.308, the implied consent law. The technical deficiency, successfully but incorrectly urged by Mr. Alforde to the superior court, was DOL’s failure to provide the arresting officer’s signature on a DOL created certificate/declaration form when forwarding documents to the hearing officer. We granted discretionary review to clarify the prima facie evidence requirements at the administrative review hearing under RCW 46.20.308(8). We…