CMLARLJ 3.
                      DECISION ON WRITTEN STATEMENTS


     (a)  Written Submissions:  Traffic infractions may be heard
          by the Court on the basis of written documents submitted by
          the city and a defendant, as provided in IRLJ 2.4 (b) (4)
          and IRLJ 2.6.  A written submission must be received by the
          court no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled
          date of the contested or mitigation hearing, or the
          submission will not be considered.

     (b)  Generally:  The court shall examine the citing
          officer's report and any written documents submitted by the
          defendant.  The examination shall take place within 120 days
          after the defendant files the response to the notice of
          infraction.  The examination may be held in chambers and
          shall not be governed by the Rules of Evidence.

     (c)  Factual Determination:  For purposes of a contested
          infraction hearing, the court shall determine whether the
          city has established, by a preponderance of all submitted
          evidence, that the defendant committed the infraction.

     (d)  Disposition:  If the court determines that the
          infraction has been committed, it may assess a penalty
          amount, and any appropriate and permitted costs to be paid
          by the defendant.

     (e)  Notice to Parties:  The court shall notify the parties
          in writing, whether an infraction was found to have been
          committed and what penalty, if any, was imposed.

     (f)  No Appeal Permitted:  There shall be no appeal from a
          court determination based upon written statements.