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Mitigation by mail 11/1/04 Marysville Municipal Court Mitigation In Person Hearing The Court is in receipt of your request for a hearing to mitigate (explain the circumstances) your traffic infraction. Your case cannot be dismissed if you request a mitigation hearing. You must appear in court on the date and time indicated on the enclosed hearing notice. The penalty imposed at the mitigation hearing is due on the date of your hearing. If you fail to appear for your hearing, the infraction will be found committed, a $52 default penalty will be added, and the finding will be reported to the Department of Licensing. Unpaid penalties may also result in a referral to a collection agency and suspension of your privilege to drive. Mitigation Hearing by Mail or Online at marysvillewa.gov Instead of appearing in court on the date and time scheduled on your hearing notice, you have the option of a mitigation hearing by mail or online. If you decide to proceed with a hearing by mail or online, you will not be required to appear in court. Instead, you must complete the Defendant’s Statement and the declaration on the reverse side of this form and mail them to the court prior to your scheduled hearing. Also, if you were charged with No Proof of Insurance under RCW 46.30.020, AND you have proof that you were properly insured on the date and at the time of the violation, please include a copy of that proof along with your declaration. The court will review your declaration and the police officer’s sworn statement and render a decision. The infraction will be found committed and a monetary penalty will be determined. The finding will be reported to the Department of Licensing. The penalty will be based on the facts of the case and your driving record. You agree to pay the court-ordered penalty within 60 days of receipt of the court’s judgment. You will be notified by mail of the judge’s decision. The court must receive your declaration PRIOR to the scheduled hearing date. Declarations which are not received five days prior to the scheduled hearing date will not be considered. If the court does not receive your declaration by the hearing date and you fail to appear for the hearing, a $52 default penalty will be added and the finding will be reported to the Department of Licensing. Unpaid penalties may also result in a referral to a collection agency and suspension of your privilege to drive. Defendant’s Statement I wish to submit my case to the court on written statements. I have read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures governing hearings by mail. I agree to pay any penalty within 60 days of notification of the judgment. Signature: Name: Please Print Date: Address: Hearing Date & Time: Ticket Number (required): Phone: ---PAGE BREAK--- Mitigation by mail 11/1/04 (See Reverse Side) THE FOLLOWING IS MY WRITTEN STATEMENT EXPLAINING THE CIRCUMSTANCES: I would like to have a deferred sentence, if I qualify. Otherwise please consider my written statement. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing statement is true and correct. Date and Place Signature