Washington Administrative Code › Title 478 - University of Washington › Chapter 478-117 - Parking and traffic rules of the University of Washington, Bothell › Section 478-117-320 - Appeals of fines, immobilization, and impoundments

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Any immobilization, impoundment, or fine
			 under this chapter may be appealed in writing, or when available, appealed
			 through the online parking portal, within twenty calendar days from the date of
			 the citation, the notice of immobilization, or the notice of impoundment. The
			 notice of appeal must be addressed to the location indicated on the citation,
			 notice of immobilization, or notice of impoundment. Commuter services will make
			 appeal forms available at the commuter services office. The notice of appeal
			 must explain the reasons for contesting the citation, immobilization, or
			 impoundment. If the person who files a notice of appeal desires an opportunity
			 to make an oral statement in the appeal, the request to make an oral statement
			 must be included in the notice of appeal. Online appeal instructions can be
			 accessed through the commuter services web site.
(2) The hearing on the appeal shall be a
			 brief adjudicative hearing as provided by
			 RCW
			  34.05.482 et seq. If a request for an oral
			 statement was made, the presiding officer or officers shall provide reasonable
			 notice of the time and place for receiving the oral statement. The presiding
			 officer(s) shall review the notice of appeal and provide a written decision to
			 the person submitting the appeal within ten calendar days of taking action. If
			 the appeal is denied, the decision shall include a brief statement of its
			 reasons and information about the opportunity for further review. Any fine owed
			 on a written decision that is not further appealed as provided in subsection
			 (3) of this section shall be paid within twenty-one calendar days after service
			 of the decision.
(3) A person
			 wishing to contest the written decision may request a review by contacting the
			 institution in writing within twenty-one calendar days after service of the
			 decision. The request for review shall explain why the decision was incorrect.
			 The reviewing officer shall, within twenty calendar days of the date of the
			 request, review the matter and render a final written decision, which shall
			 include a brief statement of its reasons and information about the opportunity
			 to appeal the decision to the district court. Any final decision of the
			 reviewing officer not appealed as provided in subsection (4) of this section
			 shall be paid within ten calendar days after service of the decision.
(4) A person wishing to appeal a final
			 decision of the citation hearing office to the district court may, within ten
			 calendar days of service of the final decision, file a written notice with the
			 institution. Documents relating to the appeal shall immediately be forwarded to
			 the district court, which shall have jurisdiction to hear the appeal de novo.
			 No appeal to the district court may be taken unless the citation has been
			 contested as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   28B.10.560 and
				  28B.20.130. 02-08-023, §
										478-117-320, filed 3/26/02,
				  effective 5/1/02.