What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington
Hey guys....quick question. I received a citation for an unsafe lane change in January. I immediately sent in my request for a contested hearing and the court received it (signed proof of delivery) on February 3rd. I did not receive the notice of hearing until today (March 4th). The Wasington IRLJ Rules state the following:
(a) Contested Hearings.
(4) The infraction may be dismissed upon a showing of
prejudice if the court does not send a defendant written notice
of a hearing within 21 days of receipt of the request for a hearing.
This would make it seem like I could get it dismissed, right? It definitely wasn't 21 days. I actually called the court and the district clerk said all their rules refer to calendar days, not business days. What is the best possible way to go about this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Sean
Hey guys....quick question. I received a citation for an unsafe lane change in January. I immediately sent in my request for a contested hearing and the court received it (signed proof of delivery) on February 3rd. I did not receive the notice of hearing until today (March 4th). The Wasington IRLJ Rules state the following:
(a) Contested Hearings.
(4) The infraction may be dismissed upon a showing of
prejudice if the court does not send a defendant written notice
of a hearing within 21 days of receipt of the request for a hearing.
This would make it seem like I could get it dismissed, right? It definitely wasn't 21 days. I actually called the court and the district clerk said all their rules refer to calendar days, not business days. What is the best possible way to go about this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Sean