Washington § 46.63.100 - Hearings — Explanation of mitigating circumstances.

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§ 46.63.100. Hearings — Explanation of mitigating circumstances.

(1) A hearing held for the purpose of allowing a person to explain mitigating circumstances surrounding the commission of an infraction shall be an informal proceeding. The person may not subpoena witnesses. The determination that an 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 infraction an appropriate order shall be entered in the court's records. A record of the court's determination and order shall be furnished to the department in accordance with RCW 46.20.270 as now or hereafter amended.
(3) There may be no appeal from the court's determination or order.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 136 s 12.]

Notes

Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.

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