A. Creation. A violations bureau is hereby created to operate under the supervision of the municipal court judge, in order to assist the court in processing traffic cases.

B. Processing. City traffic offenses/infractions may be processed by the bureau in conformity with Chapter 46.63 RCW.

C. Posting of Bail. The violations bureau may receive the posting of bail for specified offenses, and, to the extent authorized by court order, is permitted to accept forfeiture of bail and payment of penalties. Upon accepting the prescribed bail, the bureau shall issue a receipt therefore to the alleged violator, shall acknowledge the posting thereof, and shall further inform the accused of the legal consequences of bail forfeiture.

D. Fines and Penalties. Any person charged with any criminal traffic offense within the authority of the violations bureau as described in subsection A above may, upon signing a written appearance, a written plea of guilty and a written waiver of trial, pay to the bureau the fine established for the offense charged and costs, and this shall have the same effect as a court conviction. All penalties and forfeitures paid to the bureau for violations of municipal ordinances shall be deposited with the city treasurer to be placed in the city’s general fund. (Ord. 1504 § 1, 1993).