Washington Administrative Code
Title 478 WAC – University of Washington
Chapter 478–117 WAC: Parking and Traffic Rules of the University of Washington,
Bothell
WAC 478–117–320: Appeals of fines and impoundments.
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Any impoundment or fine under this chapter
may be appealed in writing within twenty calendar days from the date of the citation
or the notice of impoundment. The notice of appeal must be addressed to the location
indicated on the citation or notice of impoundment. The institutions will make appeal
forms available at the university's cashier's office in Room UW1 176 and at the
college's cashier's office in Room CC1 103. The notice of appeal must explain the
reasons for contesting the citation 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.
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| (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 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 days after service of the
decision.
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| (3) |
A person wishing to contest the written decision may
request a review by contacting the institution in writing within twenty-one days after
service of the decision. The request for review shall explain why the decision was
incorrect. The reviewing officer shall, within twenty 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 days after service of the decision.
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| (4) |
A person wishing to appeal a final decision of the citation
hearing office to the district court may, within ten 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. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.560 and 28B.20.130. 02-08-023, § 478-117-320,
filed 3/26/02, effective 5/1/02.] |