LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT

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LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT

• Photo Infraction Division

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CONTENTS

• 1. The Lakewood Experience
• 2. How to Prepare
• 3. AOC or? Collaboration
• 4. Staffing Issues
• 5. Court Procedures
• 6. What to Expect
• 7. Questions?

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THE LAKEWOOD EXPERIENCE

• I HEARD IT THRU THE GRAPEVINE, THE PROJECT WAS
  GONNA BE MINE, AND I JUST WAS ABOUT TO LOSE MY
  MIND

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How to Prepare

• 1. Work with vendor, legal, police public
  works on contract.
• 2. Who does what? Ticket design electronic
  signatures.
• 3. Develop Sworn Affidavit form.

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AOC Collaboration or ?

• 1. Decide if JIS will be used vs. other software
  program.
• 2. If AOC make decision if separate
  jurisdiction will be used.

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STAFFING ISSUES

• 1. Based on Programs ie Red Light-School
  Zone-Railroad Crossings.
• 2. Determined estimated filings.
• 3. Regular vs. Temporary Staff. Full-Time vs.
  Part-Time.
• 4. Equipment Space needs.

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COURT PROCEDURES

• 1. Hearing type-Mitigation/Contested calendars.
• 2. Current calendars or separate calendars?
• 3. Prosecution and or Photo Infraction Expert
  present.
• 4. Dismissals by Sworn Affidavit/Staff or
  Judicial Authority.
• 5. Position/procedure of court if registered
  owner identifies driver.
• 6. No affect on ADR or Vehicle License renewal.
  Collections?

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WHAT TO EXPECT

• 1. Impact of program start up.
• 2. Increase in phone and front counter activity.
  
• 3. Leveling off after first few months.
• 4. Questions often asked by clients.

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Where was the Officer?
• How can they issue me a ticket if no one pulled
  me over?
• What do I do if I wasnt the driver?
• Can the ticket be put in the name of the person
  who was driving?
• What is the affidavit form mentioned in the
  ticket?
• Does it take my picture if the light was yellow?
• I didnt see any kids around/school is out for
  break. Why did I receive the ticket.

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Sworn Affidavit

• IN THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT,
• CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF WASHINGTON
• City of Lakewood , Plaintiff, vs. Violation No
  
• Defendant
• (please print full name)
  PHOTO INFRACTION SWORN AFFIDAVIT
  
• Please note specifics, such as time and
  location, vehicle license number and any other
  relative information.
• __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  _________________
• I CERTIFY (OR DECLARE) UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY
  UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON THAT
  THE FOREGOING IS A TRUE AND CORRECT STATEMENT.
• Dated this ________ day of _______, 20__
• BySignature

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QUESTIONS?