308-103-020
Definitions.

  As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the term:

     (1) "Department" refers to the department of licensing;

     (2) "Hearing" means a formal hearing as authorized and conducted pursuant to RCW 46.20.308(8);

     (3) "Hearing office" refers to the physical location from which a hearing officer conducts hearings under RCW 46.20.308. Where appropriate, the term "hearing office" also refers to the staff assigned to a hearing office;

     (4) "Hearing officer" means a person who is appointed by the director of the department to conduct hearings under RCW RCW 46.20.308;

     (5) "Legal representative" means an attorney licensed and authorized to practice law in the state of Washington;

     (6) "Petitioner" refers to a driver subject to the provisions of RCW 46.20.308 who has requested a hearing;

     (7) "Sworn report" means the document completed and filed with the department by the arresting officer in accordance with RCW 46.20.308 (6)(e), and which confers jurisdiction upon the department.