Contested hearing by written statement (IRLJ 3.1(b)(1))

Legal basis

IRLJ 3.1(b)(1) permits a defendant to contest a civil infraction by written statement in lieu of appearance. The officer must file a sworn report; if the report omits a material element, the infraction must be dismissed.

How our AI uses this defense

When your case facts fit this theory, our AI adapts the template below to your specific citation, courthouse, and evidence. Every field is filled in from your actual ticket — citation number, violation code, courthouse, and officer details.

I am contesting this civil infraction by written statement pursuant to IRLJ 3.1(b)(1). I respectfully request the court evaluate whether the officer’s report establishes each material element of RCW {code} by a preponderance of the evidence.