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A mitigation hearing is where you admit that you committed the violation, but wish to explain the circumstances of the infraction. To request a mitigation hearing you should check box two (2). You will appear before a magistrate or Judge for a hearing. Your hearing will be scheduled for a specific date.

The Judge, depending on your explanation and your record, may adjust the penalty. If you have not had a deferred finding within the last 7 years, you may qualify for a deferred finding, whereby your infraction would be dismissed after a period of time on the condition you pay court costs and have no violations during the deferral period. If you do not qualify for a deferred finding, the Judge will not dismiss your ticket.

The Court is required to forward all committed traffic tickets to the Department of Licensing; this will appear on your driving record. The State Legislature does not allow the Court to reduce the penalty for “speeding in a school zone” or “speeding in a construction zone. For more information call the office at 1-888-a-ticket or 1-425-610-4837 and we would be happy to answer your questions. 

 NOTE: Mitigation hearings are not an option for those two charges. You must either pay the penalty or contest the ticket.