RCW 7.84.090
Hearing—Explanation of mitigating circumstances.
(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.
[ 1987 c 380 § 9.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
Chapter 7.84 - Natural Resource Infractions.
7.84.010 - Legislative declaration.
7.84.020 - "Infraction" defined.
7.84.040 - Jurisdiction of court—Venue.
7.84.050 - Notice—Determination final unless contested—Form.
7.84.070 - Hearing—Rules of procedure—Counsel.
7.84.080 - Hearing—Contesting determination that infraction committed—Appeal.
7.84.090 - Hearing—Explanation of mitigating circumstances.
7.84.100 - Monetary penalties.
7.84.110 - Order of court—Civil nature—Modification of penalty—Community restitution.
7.84.120 - Issuance of process.
7.84.130 - Failure to pay or complete community restitution—Penalty.
7.84.140 - Authority to delegate or accept enforcement authority over natural resource infractions.