Burlington, WA · Skagit County
Mitigation/Contested Hearing by Mail
Burlington Municipal Court’s form lets a defendant submit a written statement for an infraction hearing instead of appearing in court.
What this form is
Use this form if you cannot or do not wish to appear for a scheduled infraction hearing and want the court to decide your case by mail. Choose a contested or mitigation hearing, provide your written statement and contact information, and sign the declaration under penalty of perjury. You may also request a deferred finding; include proof of insurance if charged with no proof of insurance and you were insured at the time.
Who needs it
A defendant with an infraction case who wants the court to consider written statements instead of appearing at a hearing may use this form.
How to submit it
Complete the statement and declaration, then mail them to Burlington Municipal Court, 311 Cedar Street, Suite A, Burlington, WA 98233, before the scheduled hearing or applicable deadline. The form may also be completed and submitted electronically through the listed Burlington website link.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; the defendant must sign a declaration under penalty of perjury, and proof of insurance may be attached when applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Mitigation/Contested Hearing by Mail form from the Burlington document link.
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Complete The Statement
Enter your ticket number, choose a contested or mitigation hearing, write your statement, and complete the requested contact and payment information.
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Gather Any Attachment
If charged with no proof of insurance and you were insured at the time, include a copy of proof of insurance with your declaration.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the declaration, then mail it to Burlington Municipal Court before the scheduled hearing or applicable deadline, or use the listed electronic option.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Mitigation/Contested Hearing by Mail form?
- No. The form does not require notarization, but the defendant must sign a declaration under penalty of perjury. Include proof of insurance if applicable.
- How do I submit the hearing-by-mail form?
- Mail the completed statement and declaration to Burlington Municipal Court at 311 Cedar Street, Suite A, Burlington, WA 98233, before the applicable deadline. The form also lists an electronic submission option.
- Can I use this form if I plan to appear in court?
- No. The form says not to use it if you will appear in court. If you choose trial by mail, the judge will review your written statement and send the decision by mail.
- What information does the form ask me to provide?
- It asks for your ticket number, hearing choice, written statement, payment option, name, signature, date, address, phone number, and email. A deferred-finding petition is optional.