In addition to penalties that may be imposed under RCW 46.61.5055, the court may require a person who is convicted of a nonfelony violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 or who enters a deferred prosecution program under RCW 10.05.020 based on a nonfelony violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504, to attend an educational program, such as a victim impact panel, focusing on the emotional, physical, and financial suffering of victims who were injured by persons convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants. The victim impact panel program must meet the minimum standards established under RCW 10.01.230.

Effective date—2006 c 73: See note following RCW 46.61.502.

Intent—Construction—Effective date—1998 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.265.

Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.