# RCW 46.63.040: RCW 46.63.040: Jurisdiction of courts—Jurisdiction of college and university governing bodies

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 46.63.040
- **Heading:** RCW 46.63.040: Jurisdiction of courts—Jurisdiction of college and university governing bodies
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 040

## Text

(1) All violations of state law, local law, ordinance, regulation, or resolution designated as traffic infractions in RCW 46.63.020 may be heard and determined by a district court, except as otherwise provided in this section. (2) Any municipal court has the authority to hear and determine traffic infractions pursuant to this chapter. (3) Any city or town with a municipal court may contract with the county to have traffic infractions committed within the city or town adjudicated by a district court. (4) District court commissioners have the authority to hear and determine traffic infractions pursuant to this chapter. (5) Any district or municipal court may refer juveniles age sixteen or seventeen who are enrolled in school to a youth court, as defined in RCW 3.72.005 or 13.40.020 , for traffic infractions. (6) The boards of regents of the state universities, and the boards of trustees of the regional universities and of The Evergreen State College have the authority to hear and determine traffic infractions under RCW 28B.10.560 .

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 46.63.010 RCW 46.63.010: Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S010.md)
- [RCW 46.63.020 RCW 46.63.020: Violations as traffic infractions—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S020.md)
- [RCW 46.63.030 RCW 46.63.030: Notice of traffic infraction—Issuance—Abandoned vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S030.md)
- [RCW 46.63.040 RCW 46.63.040: Jurisdiction of courts—Jurisdiction of college and university governing bodies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S040.md)
- [RCW 46.63.050 RCW 46.63.050: Training of judicial officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S050.md)
- [RCW 46.63.060 RCW 46.63.060: Notice of traffic infraction—Determination final unless contested.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S060.md)
- [RCW 46.63.070 RCW 46.63.070: Response to notice—Contesting determination—Hearing—Failure to respond or appear.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S070.md)
- [RCW 46.63.073 RCW 46.63.073: Rental vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S073.md)
- [RCW 46.63.075 RCW 46.63.075: Safety camera infractions—Presumption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S075.md)
- [RCW 46.63.080 RCW 46.63.080: Hearings—Rules of procedure—Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S080.md)
- [RCW 46.63.090 RCW 46.63.090: Hearings—Contesting determination that infraction committed—Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S090.md)
- [RCW 46.63.100 RCW 46.63.100: Hearings—Explanation of mitigating circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S100.md)
- [RCW 46.63.105 RCW 46.63.105: City attorney, county prosecutor, or other prosecuting authority—Filing an infraction—Contribution, donation, payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S105.md)
- [RCW 46.63.110 RCW 46.63.110: Monetary penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C63_S110.md)

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