Washington § 70.48.540 - Obtaining a state-issued identicard — Individuals in custody.

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§ 70.48.540. Obtaining a state-issued identicard — Individuals in custody.

(1) By July 1, 2025, using previous experience working with Washington prisons and jails, the department of licensing, in consultation with the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, shall develop a model policy, process, and appropriate forms and informational materials for the department of licensing and governing units responsible for a city, county, or multijurisdictional jail to assist individuals in custody of the jail with obtaining a state-issued identicard pursuant to RCW 46.20.117. The process must include facilitating communication between an individual in custody and the department of licensing.
(2) Nothing in this section limits or prohibits a city, county, or multijurisdictional jail from assisting an individual in custody with obtaining an original, renewal, or replacement identicard.
[ 2024 c 315 s 6.]

Notes

Effective date—2024 c 315: See note following RCW 72.09.270.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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