Chapter 10.20
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU
Sections:
10.20.010 Established.
A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 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 subsection (B) of this section, shall constitute misconduct in office, and shall be grounds for removal therefrom in accordance with state law. (Ord. 58 § 5, 1994).
10.20.020 Enforcement.
Officers of the police department, or such officers as are authorized to provide police services to the city, shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 58 § 6, 1994).