A deferral allows the court to enter a deferred finding, meaning the infraction is not found committed. This can be beneficial because it does not impact your insurance rates or get reported as a committed infraction to the Department of Licensing. Here are the key points regarding eligibility and the process, as outlined in RCW 46.63.070:

Eligibility Criteria:

Deferrals are at the discretion of the judge.
You cannot have received a deferral within the past seven years for moving or nonmoving violations.
Deferrals are not available for photo enforcement or parking violations.
You cannot hold a commercial driver's license or have been operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time of the violation.

Requesting a Deferral:

You may submit a written request using the court's request form, found here: https://weblink.edmondswa.gov/Forms/InfractionWrittenHearingsRequest
Alternatively, you can attend an in-person or virtual hearing and ask the court if you are eligible for a deferral.

To ensure your request is considered, respond to your notice of infraction within 30 days and follow the instructions provided. If you have further questions, please contact the court for assistance.

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