Chapter 10.15
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU

Sections:

10.15.010    Established.

10.15.020    Fines – Forfeitures.

10.15.030    Compliance.

10.15.040    Location.

10.15.010 Established.

A violations bureau is established in accordance with RCW 3.30.090 and with all authority granted therein to assist in processing traffic cases and such other specific offenses under city ordinances as may be designated by written order of the King County district court. The city may contract with the King County district court to provide the services of the violations bureau. [Ord. 28 § 1(A), 1995]

10.15.020 Fines – Forfeitures.

All fines or forfeitures collected upon conviction or upon the forfeiture of bail of any person charged with a violation of this chapter shall be paid into the general fund of the city. [Ord. 28 § 1(B), 1995]

10.15.030 Compliance.

Failure, refusal, or neglect on the part of any judicial or other officer or employee receiving or having custody of any fine or forfeiture of bail, either before or after a deposit in the general fund, to comply with the provisions of SMC 10.15.020 shall constitute misconduct in office, and shall be grounds for removal therefrom in accordance with state law. [Ord. 28 § 1(C), 1995]

10.15.040 Location.

The city reserves the right to change the location of the traffic violations bureau. [Ord. 28 § 1(D), 1995]