Washington Administrative Code
Title 415 - Retirement Systems, Department of
Chapter 415-08 - Appeals
Section 415-08-020 - Time limit for filing appeals - Procedure

(1) Any party aggrieved by a petition decision rendered pursuant to chapter 415-04 WAC may appeal the decision by filing a notice of appeal within sixty days from the date such decision was communicated to the party.

(2) The appealing parties shall file the original and two copies of the notice of appeal with the department. The department will acknowledge receipt of the copies filed. The department's stamp placed upon such copies shall be prima facie evidence of the date of receipt. The department may thereafter require additional copies to be filed if necessary.

(3) If a party fails to file a timely appeal the party waives the right to judicial review due to failure to exhaust administrative remedies as required by RCW 34.05.534.