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Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 01
Chapter 01.05
Section 01.05.120
 

Title 01 General Provisions

Chapter 01.05 Civil Infraction System

Section 01.05.120 Failure to Appear

  1. Entry of Judgment.
    If the defendant fails to appear at a requested hearing, the court shall enter judgment against the defendant finding that the defendant has committed the infraction and assessing against the defendant any monetary penalties provided by law.
     
  2. Setting Aside Judgment upon Failure to Appear.
    For good cause shown and upon terms the court deems just, the court may set aside a judgment entered upon a failure to appear in accordance with Rule 60(b) of the Civil Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction.

Date Passed: Monday, January 22, 2007

Effective Date: Sunday, March 4, 2007

Recodification ORD C33969 Section 1