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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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 shall 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, it may assess a monetary penalty not exceeding that provided for the infraction in rules adopted pursuant to this chapter and shall enter an appropriate order.
(3) There may be no appeal from the court's determination or order.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 7. Special Proceedings and Actions § 7.84.090. Hearing--Explanation of mitigating circumstances - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-7-special-proceedings-and-actions/wa-rev-code-7-84-090/
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