RULE 19.
                       DECISIONS ON WRITTEN STATEMENTS.


    A)  Upon the request of the defendant made in writing at least 1 day prior to
the date and time set for a contested infraction hearing, the court may
consider and decide the case on the basis of written statements, according to
the procedure set forth in IRLJ 3.5, as now or hereafter amended. The court may
also decide cases set for a mitigation hearing on the basis of written
statements upon request of the defendant.

    B)  The court shall allow written statements through e-mail procedures as
established by the presiding judge through administrative order. E-mail
procedures shall meet the requirements otf IRLJ 3.5


[Adopted effective September 1, 2011]