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WA Rev Code § 7.80.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.080 - Response to notice—Contesting determination—Mitigating circumstances—Hearing—Failure to respond or appear.

RCW 7.80.080 Response to notice—Contesting determination—Mitigating circumstances—Hearing—Failure to respond or appear.(1) Any person who receives a notice of civil infraction shall respond to such notice as provided in this section within fifteen days of the date of the notice.(2) If the person determined to have committed the civil infraction does not contest the determination, the person shall respond by completing the appropriate portion of the notice of civil infraction and submitting it, either by mail or in person, to the court specified on the notice. A check or money order in the amount of the penalty prescribed for the civil infraction must be submitted with the response. The clerk of a court may accept cash in payment for an infraction. When a response which does not contest the determination is received, an appropriate order shall be entered in the court's records.(3) If the person determined to have committed the civil infraction wishes to contest the determination, the person shall respond by completing the portion of the notice of civil infraction requesting a hearing and submitting it, either by mail or in person, to the court specified on the notice. The court shall notify the person in writing of the time, place, and date of the hearing, and that date shall not be earlier than seven days nor more than ninety days from the date of the notice of hearing, except by agreement.(4) If the person determined to have committed the civil infraction does not contest the determination but wishes to explain mitigating circumstances surrounding the infraction, the person shall respond by completing the portion of the notice of civil infraction requesting a hearing for that purpose and submitting it, either by mail or in person, to the court specified on the notice. The court shall notify the person in writing of the time, place, and date of the hearing, and that date shall not be earlier than seven days nor more than ninety days from the date of the notice of hearing, except by agreement.(5) The court shall enter a default judgment assessing the monetary penalty prescribed for the civil infraction and may notify the prosecuting attorney of the failure to respond to the notice of civil infraction or to appear at a requested hearing if any person issued a notice of civil infraction:(a) Fails to respond to the notice of civil infraction as provided in subsection (2) of this section; or(b) Fails to appear at a hearing requested pursuant to subsection (3) or (4) of this section.[ 1987 c 456 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 7.80.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.090 - Hearings—Rules of procedure—Counsel.

RCW 7.80.090 Hearings—Rules of procedure—Counsel.(1) Procedures for the conduct of all hearings provided in this chapter may be established by rule of the supreme court.(2) Any person subject to proceedings under this chapter may be represented by counsel.(3) The attorney representing the state, county, city, town, or transit agency authorized to issue civil infractions may appear in any proceedings under this chapter but need not appear, notwithstanding any statute or rule of court to the contrary.[ 2009 c 279 § 1; 1987 c 456 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 7.80.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.100 - Hearings—Contesting determination that infraction committed—Appeal.

RCW 7.80.100 Hearings—Contesting determination that infraction committed—Appeal.(1) A hearing held for the purpose of contesting the determination that a civil infraction has been committed shall be without a jury and shall be recorded in the manner provided for in courts of limited jurisdiction.(2) The court may consider the notice of civil infraction and any other written report made under oath submitted by the enforcement officer who issued the notice or whose written statement was the basis for the issuance of the notice in lieu of the officer's personal appearance at the hearing. The person named in the notice may request the court for issuance of subpoena of witnesses, including the enforcement officer who issued the notice, and has the right to present evidence and examine witnesses present in court.(3) The burden of proof is upon the state to establish the commission of the civil infraction by a preponderance of the evidence.(4) After consideration of the evidence and argument, the court shall determine whether the civil infraction was committed. Where it has not been established that the civil infraction was committed, an order dismissing the notice shall be entered in the court's records. Where it has been established that the civil infraction was committed, an appropriate order shall be entered in the court's records.(5) An appeal from the court's determination or order shall be to the superior court in the manner provided by the Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. The decision of the superior court is subject only to discretionary review pursuant to the Rules of Appellate Procedure.[ 1987 c 456 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 7.80.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.110 - Hearings—Explanation of mitigating circumstances.

RCW 7.80.110 Hearings—Explanation of mitigating circumstances.(1) A hearing held for the purpose of allowing a person to explain mitigating circumstances surrounding the commission of a civil infraction shall be an informal proceeding. The person may not subpoena witnesses. The determination that a civil infraction has been committed may not be contested at a hearing held for the purpose of explaining mitigating circumstances.(2) After the court has heard the explanation of the circumstances surrounding the commission of the civil infraction, an appropriate order shall be entered in the court's records.(3) There is no appeal from the court's determination or order.[ 1987 c 456 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 7.80.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.120 - Monetary penalties—Restitution.

RCW 7.80.120 Monetary penalties—Restitution.(1) A person found to have committed a civil infraction shall be assessed a monetary penalty.(a) The maximum penalty and the default amount for a class 1 civil infraction shall be two hundred fifty dollars, not including statutory assessments, except for an infraction of state law involving (i) potentially dangerous litter as specified in RCW 70A.200.060(4) or violent video or computer games under RCW 9.91.180, in which case the maximum penalty and default amount is five hundred dollars; or (ii) a person's refusal to submit to a test or tests pursuant to RCW 79A.60.040 and 79A.60.700, in which case the maximum penalty and default amount is one thousand dollars; or (iii) the misrepresentation of service animals under RCW 49.60.214, in which case the maximum penalty and default amount is five hundred dollars;(b) The maximum penalty and the default amount for a class 2 civil infraction shall be one hundred twenty-five dollars, not including statutory assessments;(c) The maximum penalty and the default amount for a class 3 civil infraction shall be fifty dollars, not including statutory assessments; and(d) The maximum penalty and the default amount for a class 4 civil infraction shall be twenty-five dollars, not including statutory assessments.(2) The supreme court shall prescribe by rule the conditions under which local courts may exercise discretion in assessing fines for civil infractions.(3) Whenever a monetary penalty is imposed by a court under this chapter it is immediately payable. If the person is unable to pay at that time the court may grant an extension of the period in which the penalty may be paid. If the penalty is not paid on or before the time established for payment, the court may proceed to collect the penalty in the same manner as other civil judgments and may notify the prosecuting authority of the failure to pay.(4) The court may also order a person found to have committed a civil infraction to make restitution.[ 2021 c 65 § 8; 2018 c 176 § 5; 2013 c 278 § 3. Prior: 2003 c 365 § 3; 2003 c 337 § 4; 1997 c 159 § 2; 1987 c 456 § 20.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.Declaration—Finding—Purpose—Effective date—2018 c 176: See notes following RCW 49.60.215.Findings—2003 c 365: See note following RCW 9.91.180.Findings—2003 c 337: See note following RCW 70A.200.060.
WA Rev Code § 7.80.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.130 - Order of court—Civil nature—Modification of penalty—Community restitution.

RCW 7.80.130 Order of court—Civil nature—Modification of penalty—Community restitution.(1) An order entered after the receipt of a response which does not contest the determination, or after it has been established at a hearing that the civil infraction was committed, or after a hearing for the purpose of explaining mitigating circumstances is civil in nature.(2) The court may waive, reduce, or suspend the monetary penalty prescribed for the civil infraction. If the court determines that a person has insufficient funds to pay the monetary penalty, the court may order performance of a number of hours of community restitution in lieu of a monetary penalty, at the rate of the then state minimum wage per hour.[ 2002 c 175 § 1; 1987 c 456 § 21.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 175: "This act takes effect July 1, 2002." [ 2002 c 175 § 53.]
WA Rev Code § 7.80.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.140 - Costs and attorney fees.

RCW 7.80.140 Costs and attorney fees.Each party to a civil infraction case is responsible for costs incurred by that party, but the court may assess witness fees against a nonprevailing respondent. Attorney fees may be awarded to either party in a civil infraction case.[ 1987 c 456 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 7.80.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.160 - Failure to exercise notice options—Failure to satisfy penalty.

RCW 7.80.160 Failure to exercise notice options—Failure to satisfy penalty.(1) Any person who, after receiving a statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice of civil infraction and the procedures necessary to exercise these options, fails to exercise one of the options in a timely manner is guilty of a misdemeanor regardless of the disposition of the notice of civil infraction. A notice of civil infraction may be complied with by an appearance by counsel.(2) A person who willfully fails to pay a monetary penalty or to perform community restitution as required by a court under this chapter may be found in contempt of court as provided in chapter 7.21 RCW.[ 2006 c 270 § 6; 2002 c 175 § 2; 1989 c 373 § 12; 1987 c 456 § 24.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 175: See note following RCW 7.80.130.
WA Rev Code § 7.80.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.900 - Decriminalization of certain municipal ordinances.

RCW 7.80.900 Decriminalization of certain municipal ordinances.Any municipal criminal ordinance in existence on the January 1, 1989, which is the same as or substantially similar to a statute which is decriminalized by sections 25 through 30 and 32, chapter 456, Laws of 1987 is deemed to be civil in nature and shall be punished as provided in this chapter.[ 1987 c 456 § 31.]
WA Rev Code § 7.80.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.80 - Civil Infractions.|7.80.901 - Effective date—1987 c 456 §§ 9-31.

RCW 7.80.901 Effective date—1987 c 456 §§ 9-31.Sections 9 through 31 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1989.[ 1987 c 456 § 34.]
WA Rev Code § 7.84.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.84 - Natural Resource Infractions.|7.84.010 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 7.84.010 Legislative declaration.The legislature declares that decriminalizing certain offenses contained in Titles *75, 76, 77, 79, and 79A RCW and chapter 43.30 RCW and any rules adopted pursuant to those titles and chapters would promote the more efficient administration of those titles and chapters. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a just, uniform, and efficient procedure for adjudicating those violations which, in any of these titles and chapters or rules adopted under these chapters or titles, are declared not to be criminal offenses. The legislature respectfully requests the supreme court to prescribe any rules of procedure necessary to implement this chapter.[ 1999 c 249 § 502; 1993 c 244 § 2; 1987 c 380 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Title 75 RCW was recodified, repealed, or decodified in its entirety by 2000 c 107. See Comparative Table for Title 75 RCW, in the Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections.Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 7.84.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.84 - Natural Resource Infractions.|7.84.020 - "Infraction" defined.

RCW 7.84.020 "Infraction" defined.The definition in this section applies throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise."Infraction" means an offense which, by the terms of Title 76, 77, 79, or 79A RCW or RCW 7.84.030(2)(b) and rules adopted under these titles and section, is declared not to be a criminal offense and is subject to the provisions of this chapter.[ 2012 c 176 § 2; 2003 c 39 § 3; 1999 c 249 § 503; 1993 c 244 § 3; 1987 c 380 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 7.84.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.84 - Natural Resource Infractions.|7.84.030 - Notice of infraction—Issuance—Authorization for detention for a reasonable period—Service—Filing.

RCW 7.84.030 Notice of infraction—Issuance—Authorization for detention for a reasonable period—Service—Filing.(1) An infraction proceeding is initiated by the issuance and service of a printed notice of infraction and filing of a printed or electronic copy of the notice of infraction.(2)(a) A notice of infraction may be issued by a person authorized to enforce the provisions of the title or chapter in which the infraction is established, or by a person authorized by an interlocal agreement entered into under RCW 7.84.140, when the infraction occurs in that person's presence.(b) A person who is a peace officer as defined in chapter 10.93 RCW may detain the person receiving the infraction for a reasonable period of time necessary to identify the person, check for outstanding warrants, and complete and issue a notice of infraction under RCW 7.84.050. A person who is to receive a notice of infraction is required to identify himself or herself to the peace officer by giving the person's name, address, and date of birth. Upon request, the person shall produce reasonable identification, which may include a driver's license or identicard. Any person who fails to comply with the requirement to identify himself or herself and give the person's current address may be found to have committed an infraction.(3) A court may issue a notice of infraction if a person authorized to enforce the provisions of the title or chapter in which the infraction is established, or by a person authorized by an interlocal agreement entered into under RCW 7.84.140, files with the court a written statement that the infraction was committed in that person's presence or that the officer has reason to believe an infraction was committed.(4) Service of a notice of infraction issued under subsection (2) or (3) of this section shall be as provided by court rule.(5) A notice of infraction shall be filed with a court having jurisdiction within five days of issuance, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.[ 2012 c 176 § 1; 2011 c 320 § 14; 2009 c 174 § 1; 2004 c 43 § 2; 1987 c 380 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.Findings—Intent—2011 c 320: See RCW 79A.80.005.Effective date—2004 c 43: See note following RCW 7.80.150.
WA Rev Code § 7.84.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.84 - Natural Resource Infractions.|7.84.040 - Jurisdiction of court—Venue.

RCW 7.84.040 Jurisdiction of court—Venue.(1) Infraction proceedings may be heard and determined by a district court.(2) Infraction proceedings shall be brought in the district court district in which the infraction occurred. If an infraction takes place in the offshore waters, as defined in RCW 77.08.010, the infraction proceeding may be brought in any county bordering on the Pacific Ocean.[ 2003 c 39 § 4; 1987 c 380 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 7.84.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.84 - Natural Resource Infractions.|7.84.050 - Notice—Determination final unless contested—Form.

RCW 7.84.050 Notice—Determination final unless contested—Form.(1) A notice of infraction represents a determination that an infraction has been committed. The determination shall be final unless contested as provided in this chapter.(2) The form for the notice of infraction shall be prescribed by rule of the supreme court and shall include the following:(a) A statement that the notice represents a determination that an infraction has been committed by the person named in the notice and that the determination shall be final unless contested as provided in this chapter;(b) A statement that an infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment will not be imposed as a sanction;(c) A statement of the specific infraction for which the notice was issued;(d) A statement of the monetary penalty established for the infraction;(e) A statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice and the procedures necessary to exercise these options;(f) A statement that at any hearing to contest the determination, the state has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed; and that the person may subpoena witnesses including the officer who issued the notice of infraction;(g) A statement that at any hearing requested for the purpose of explaining mitigating circumstances surrounding the commission of the infraction the person shall be deemed to have committed the infraction and shall not subpoena witnesses;(h) A statement that failure to respond to a notice of infraction within fifteen days is a misdemeanor and may be punished by fine or imprisonment; and(i) A statement that failure to appear at a hearing requested for the purpose of contesting the determination or for the purpose of explaining mitigating circumstances is a misdemeanor and may be punished by fine or imprisonment.[ 2006 c 270 § 7; 1987 c 380 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 7.84.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.84 - Natural Resource Infractions.|7.84.060 - Response to notice—Contesting determination—Mitigating circumstances—Hearing—Failure to respond or appear—Penalty.

RCW 7.84.060 Response to notice—Contesting determination—Mitigating circumstances—Hearing—Failure to respond or appear—Penalty.(1) Any person who receives a notice of infraction shall respond to such notice as provided in this section within fifteen days of the date of the notice.(2) If the person determined to have committed the infraction does not contest the determination, the person shall respond by completing the appropriate portion of the notice of infraction and submitting it, either by mail or in person, to the court specified on the notice. A check or money order in the amount of the penalty prescribed for the infraction shall be submitted with the response. When a response which does not contest the determination is received, an appropriate order shall be entered in the court's records.(3) If the person determined to have committed the infraction wishes to contest the determination, the person shall respond by completing the portion of the notice of infraction requesting a hearing and submitting it, either by mail or in person, to the court specified on the notice. The court shall notify the person in writing of the time, place, and date of the hearing, and that date shall not be sooner than seven days from the date of the notice, except by agreement.(4) If the person determined to have committed the infraction does not contest the determination but wishes to explain mitigating circumstances surrounding the infraction, the person shall respond by completing the portion of the notice of infraction requesting a hearing for that purpose and submitting it, either by mail or in person, to the court specified on the notice. The court shall notify the person in writing of the time, place, and date of the hearing.(5) If any person issued a notice of infraction: (a) Fails to respond to the notice of infraction as provided in subsection (2) of this section, or (b) fails to appear at a hearing requested pursuant to subsection (3) or (4) of this section, the court shall enter an appropriate order assessing the monetary penalty prescribed for the infraction and any other penalty authorized by this chapter. In addition, failure to respond to a notice of infraction, as required by this chapter, and failure to appear at a hearing requested pursuant to subsection (3) or (4) of this section are each punishable as a misdemeanor under chapter 9A.20 RCW.[ 1987 c 380 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 7.84.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.84 - Natural Resource Infractions.|7.84.070 - Hearing—Rules of procedure—Counsel.

RCW 7.84.070 Hearing—Rules of procedure—Counsel.(1) Procedures for the conduct of all hearings provided for in this chapter may be established by rule of the supreme court.(2) Any person subject to proceedings under this chapter may be represented by counsel.(3) The attorney representing the state, county, city, town, or agency authorized to issue an infraction as defined in RCW 7.84.020 may appear in any proceedings under this chapter but need not appear, notwithstanding any statute or rule of court to the contrary.[ 2020 c 38 § 5; 1987 c 380 § 7.]