Judge Peterson reported on the prior day's meeting of the Washington State Law and Justice Committee. The Committee is discussing issues similar to those before this workgroup. Concepts of community justice and not jailing people for failure to pay fines are avenues that may positively impact the warrant problem. Reports Community License Reinstatement . This program is in effect in Spokane.
Participants are pre qualified, and placed in an extended time payment program.
The program works with Spokane Site Councils to develop individualized education plans for driver's improvement or vehicle maintenance for participants. The court periodically reviews progress and dismisses the citation upon satisfactory completion. The program is voluntary. Participants are given one chance to succeed. Spokane has reinstated 320 drivers so far.