I RECIVED AN INFRACTION (A TICKET).  WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

You have the options listed below.  Make sure to file your response with the court within 30 days of receiving the infraction (33 days if received by mail) or your license may be suspended.  We recommend you copy or take a photo of your ticket before you file or return it to the court. 

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PAY YOUR INFRACTION IN FULL.  You can pay your infraction in full in person or by mail to
Grays Harbor District Court 2 (or District Court 1 for City of McCleary infractions).  If you would like to make payment arrangements or ask for community restitution instead of paying the fine, please contact the appropriate court.  You can make an online payment here through nCourt.  You will need to make sure you know you know both your case number and which court you want to make the payment to.  You can search for your case number hereYou can also make a payment through nCourt by calling (844) 680-7200. This service is available Monday through Friday from 5 am to 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 11 am Pacific Standard Time.

CONTESTED HEARING IN PERSON, BY MAIL OR BY EMAIL.  You have the option of a contested hearing in person, by mail or by email. Check the box on the ticket for contested hearing, put your mailing address where the ticket asks for it, and return the ticket to the appropriate court by mail or in person. If you choose the mail or email options, you do not need to appear in court. Instead, you must complete this Decision by Mail form and mail or email it to GHDC2@graysharbor.us (for City of McCleary infractions email to GHDC1@graysharbor.us).  Your form and any evidence you want to present must be received before your scheduled hearing (if one has been set).  The judge will review what you provide as well as the law enforcement officer’s sworn statement and any evidence and make a decision. You will be notified of the judge’s decision.  You can appeal the judge's decision if the hearing is in person, but not if the hearing is done by mail or email.

MITIGATION HEARING IN PERSON, BY MAIL OR BY EMAIL.  You also have the option of a mitigation hearing in person, by mail or by email. Check the box on the ticket for a mitigation hearing, put your mailing address where the ticket asks for it, and return the ticket to the appropriate court by mail or in person. For the mail or email option, you must complete this Decision by Mail form and mail or email it to GHDC2@graysharbor.us (for City of McCleary infractions email to GHDC1@graysharbor.us).  Your form must be received before your scheduled hearing (if one has been set). The judge will consider your explanation for committing the infraction and make a decision about whether to reduce the fine.  You will be notified of the judge’s decision if you chose the mail or email option.

DEFERRED FINDING.  If you have not had a deferred finding within the past seven years, you may be eligible for this option. This option allows you to keep the infraction off your driving record. If the judge grants a deferral, your case will be continued for 6 or 12 months on the condition that you 1. are not cited for an infraction (or a criminal driving offense) during the deferral period, and 2. pay $175 in administrative costs. If you comply with the conditions, the infraction will be dismissed. Simply complete this form and request a deferral.  If you have a commercial driving endorsement, you are not eligible for this option.

COUNTER MITIGATION.  You have a fifth option of a counter mitigation.  A counter mitigation allows you to contact the clerk’s office in person, by phone or by email to see if you are eligible to have your infraction reduced, dismissed, or a deferral entered.  In general, the clerk can provide mitigation options for those with good infraction records.