WAC 388-412-0035. Loss, theft, destruction or nonreceipt of a warrant issued to clients and vendors

The following applies to replacements of warrants issued to clients and to vendors. (1) The department does not replace a warrant or the cash proceeds from a warrant which was endorsed by a client or vendor. (2) Clients or vendors asking for a replacement of a warrant which was not endorsed by them must: (a) Complete a notarized affidavit; (b) Provide all facts surrounding the loss, theft, destruction or nonreceipt of the warrant; and (c) File a report with the police or the post office, as appropriate. (3) If a client is eligible to receive a replacement, the warrant is issued: (a) On or before the tenth of the month in which the warrant was due; or (b) Within five working days of the date the decision is made to replace the warrant, whichever is later. (4) A client or vendor is issued the full amount of the original warrant if the warrant is replaced.