Photo Enforcement Mitigation Hearing By Mail
Instead of appearing in court, you have the option of a mitigation hearing by mail; you will not be required to appear in court. Instead, you must complete the Statement of Declaration for Hearing by Mail and submit to the court. You may not subpoena witnesses for this hearing. The court will review your declaration, the video/images of the incident and the police officer’s sworn statement and render a decision. The infraction will be found committed and a monetary penalty will be determined. The judge may, but is not required to, reduce the penalty depending on any mitigating circumstances. You will be notified by mail of the judge’s decision and you agree to pay the penalty within 90 days of the decision. You may not appeal the court’s determination or order.