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DUI Assessment Reporting
 Chapter 46.61.5056 RCW requires everyone convicted of
Driving While Under the Influence of alcohol or other drugs (DUI) or Physical Control
While Under the Influence of alcohol or other drugs (PC) to be assessed to determine their
alcohol and/or other drug involvement. The clinical decision resulting from that
assessment determines the intervention needed to reduce the individual's risk of
re-offense. The criteria to be used in making that decision, and the reporting
classifications are described below.
These criteria are intended to serve as guidelines for determining the appropriate
reporting level. It is the responsibility of the assessment professional to identify and
document the symptoms that support their decision.
PREMISE: Not all persons referred for assessment have an alcohol or other drug
problem, however, all DUI/PC offenders are presumed to have, at a minimum, a problem with
judgment as it relates to alcohol/drugs and driving.
GOAL: Evaluate all DUI/PC offenders for their risk of re-offending in relation
to their alcohol and other drug involvement.
DUI Assessment
Categories |
Assessment Criteria |
In-sufficient
evidence of Substance Abuse or Substance Dependence |
Persons with a
low or minimal probability of re-offending, for whom intervention in the form of
Alcohol/Drug Information School is required to address their problem with substance use
and driving. |
Substance
Abuse |
Persons with a
greater probability of re-offending without intervention, but for whom substance
dependence is not the apparent primary problem at this time. Extensive
education/prevention, as part of a treatment program, is required, but intensive treatment
for substance dependency is not indicated.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
(current) Classification - Psychoactive Substance Abuse |
Substance
Dependence |
Persons with a
greater probability of re-offending if not treated, for whom substance dependence at any
stage of the disease is the primary problem at this time.
Note: This category would include persons that come to the assessment
at any stage of the disease recovery process (including all persons indicating recovery
through non-treatment means).
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
(current) Classification - Psychoactive Substance Dependence |
The certified treatment agency is responsible for the following
treatment progress reports:
- NON-COMPLIANCE REPORTS - The certified treatment
agency is responsible for notifying the DOL, in writing, of patient non-compliance with
treatment requirements. Non-compliance may include any violation of the treatment plan
that reflects the patient’s unwillingness or failure to participate in treatment.
Reports of non-compliance should be sent to the DOL within five business days
following the determination of non-compliance by the certified treatment agency.
- COMPLIANCE REPORTS - The certified treatment agency is responsible for
notifying the DOL, in writing, of patient compliance with treatment once the patient
re-enters treatment and treatment progress has been established to the satisfaction of the
treatment agency. Since drivers license suspension action may be avoided or the duration
of suspension reduced as a result of compliance reports, it is suggested that compliance
reports be forwarded to the DOL as soon as possible following the determination of
compliance.
- PATIENT TRANSFER - The certified treatment agency is responsible for
notifying the DOL, in writing, of patients discharged as a result of transfer to a
different provider, as well as those admitted to treatment as a result of a transfer. For
patients being discharged, the transfer notice should include the name of the agency to
which the patient is being transferred. For patients being admitted, the transfer notice
should include the name of the agency from which the patient is being transferred. Patient
transfer reports should be sent to the department within five business days
following the date of transfer or admission, as appropriate.
- PATIENT DISCHARGE - The certified treatment agency is responsible for
notifying the DOL, in writing, of patient discharge. The report must specify the reason
for discharge and, if the discharge occurs prior to the patient’s successful
completion of treatment, the treatment provider's recommendations regarding driver’s
licensing and further treatment. Discharge reports should be sent to the department within
five business days following discharge.
RCW 46.61.5056(4)
Any agency that provides treatment ordered under RCW46.61.5055, shall
immediately report to the appropriate probation department where applicable, otherwise to
the court, and to the department of licensing any noncompliance by a person with the
conditions of his or her ordered treatment. The court shall notify the department of
licensing and the department of social and health services of any failure by an agency to
so report noncompliance. Any agency with knowledge of noncompliance that fails to so
report shall be fined two hundred fifty dollars by the department of social and health
services. Upon three such failures by an agency within one year, the department of social
and health services shall revoke the agency's approval under this section.
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