Washington Administrative Code
Title 478 WAC – University of Washington
Chapter 478–118 WAC: Parking and Traffic Rules of the University of Washington,
Tacoma
WAC 478–118–420: Appeals of fines and impoundments.
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Except for skateboards, 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 university will make appeal forms available at the university's cashier office.
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 or modified to a warning, dismissal, reduction, or suspension, 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 designated university reviewing officer 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 to uphold or modify (warning, dismissal, reduction, or suspension), 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
reviewing officer to the district court may, within ten days of service of the final
decision, file a written notice with the university's finance office. The written
notice must be submitted on the "Notice of Appeal" form provided by the
university. 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. 05-08-017, § 478-118-420, filed
3/28/05, effective 4/28/05; 02-15-174, § 478-118-420, filed 7/24/02, effective 8/24/02.] |