Wash. Admin. Code § 478-117-320 - Appeals of fines, immobilization, and impoundments
(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.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.560 and 28B.20.130. 02-08-023, § 478-117-320, filed 3/26/02, effective 5/1/02.
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