Washington Administrative Code › Title 132F - Seattle Colleges › Chapter 132F-116 - Traffic rules and regulations › Section 132F-116-074 - 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
			 20 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 each college
			 website.
(2) The hearing on the
			 appeal shall be a brief adjudicative hearing as provided by WAC
			 132F-108-050. 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 10 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 21 calendar days after
			 service of the decision.
(3) A
			 person wishing to contest the written decision may request a review by
			 contacting the college issuing the citation in writing within 21 calendar days
			 after service of the decision. The request for review shall explain why the
			 decision was incorrect. The reviewing officer shall, within 20 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 10 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 10 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.