LIRLJ 1
                   DECISIONS ON WRITTEN OR EMAIL STATEMENTS


     In place of the defendant's personal appearance at a contested or
mitigation infraction hearing, defendants may submit their statement in writing
(including email submissions).  The statement may be on Form LIRLJ #1, or it
may be submitted on the court's electronic hearing Form LIRLJ #2.  The court
shall examine the citing officers report and any statement(s) submitted by the
defendant.  The examination shall take place within 120 days after the
defendant filed a response to the notice of infraction.  The examination may be
held in Chambers and shall not been governed by the rules of evidence.  Any
Defendant electing to request that the court hold a contested hearing under
this rule waives the right to appeal the court's decision to the Superior Court
under IRLJ 3.5.