RCW 46.01.260
Destruction of records by director.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the director may destroy applications for vehicle registrations, copies of vehicle registrations issued, applications for drivers' licenses, copies of issued drivers' licenses, certificates of title and registration or other documents, and records or supporting papers on file in the department that have been microfilmed or photographed or are more than five years old. The director may destroy applications for vehicle registrations that are renewal applications when the computer record of the applications has been updated.
(2)(a) The director shall not destroy records of convictions or adjudications of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.503, 46.61.504, 46.61.520, and 46.61.522, records of deferred prosecutions granted under RCW 10.05.120, or any other records of a prior offense as defined in RCW 46.61.5055 and shall maintain such records permanently on file.
(b) For purposes of RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.130, offenses subject to this subsection shall be considered "alcohol-related" offenses.
[ 2016 c 203 § 3; 2015 2nd sp.s. c 3 § 10; 2010 c 161 § 208; 2009 c 276 § 2; 1999 c 86 § 2; 1998 c 207 § 3; 1997 c 66 § 11; 1996 c 199 § 4; 1994 c 275 § 14; 1984 c 241 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 22 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 170 § 45; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.120. Prior: 1955 c 76 § 1; 1951 c 241 § 1; 1937 c 188 § 77; RRS § 6312-77. Formerly RCW 46.08.120.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2015 2nd sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 10.21.055.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—1998 c 207: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.
Severability—1996 c 199: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.
Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.
46.01.020 - Department created.
46.01.030 - Administration and improvement of certain motor vehicle laws.
46.01.040 - Powers, duties, and functions relating to motor vehicle laws vested in department.
46.01.100 - Organization of department.
46.01.110 - Rule-making authority.
46.01.115 - Rules to implement 1998 c 165.
46.01.135 - Establishment of investigation unit—Use of criminal history information.
46.01.140 - County auditors, agents, and subagents—Powers and duties—Standard contracts—Rules.
46.01.160 - Forms for applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, etc.
46.01.180 - Oaths and acknowledgments.
46.01.190 - Designation of state patrol as agent for surrender of drivers' licenses.
46.01.235 - Payment by credit or debit card.
46.01.240 - Internet payment option.
46.01.250 - Certified copies of records—Fee.
46.01.260 - Destruction of records by director.
46.01.270 - Destruction of records by county auditor or other agent.
46.01.290 - Director to make annual reports to governor.
46.01.310 - Immunity of director, the state, county auditors, agents, and subagents.
46.01.320 - Title and registration advisory committee.
46.01.330 - Facilities siting coordination.
46.01.340 - Database of fuel dealer and distributor license information.
46.01.350 - Fuel tax advisory group.
46.01.360 - Fees—Study and adjustment.
46.01.370 - Authority to sell and distribute discover passes and day-use permits.
46.01.380 - Cost recovery—Portion of credit card and other financial transaction costs.