The issuance of Your Notice of Infraction is a determination that you have committed the infraction. You have requested a mitigation hearing to explain the circumstances surrounding the commission of this infraction. You may not argue that did not commit the infraction.
A mitigation hearing is an informal proceeding. You may bring a lawyer at your own expense.
You may ask witnesses to attend the mitigation hearing, but they cannot be subpoenaed and required to appear.
You can be required to pay a monetary penalty. Suspension, revocation, or denial of your driver’s license may also result from your having committed this infraction.
You may not appeal the court’s determination or order.
Failure to respond, failure to appear at any hearing, OR failure to pay will automatically increase the monetary penalty, AND your driving privilege may be suspended until you have paid all the penalties required by law.
If you prefer, you may write a letter explaining the circumstance, rather than appear in person.
You may also e-mail the Court - Kerry_Much@co.columbia.wa.us