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The final decision of a municipal court judge may be appealed in the following types of cases: civil matters, criminal matters, and contested infraction hearings heard in open court on the record. The law does not provide for the right to appeal after a mitigation hearing on an infraction, nor does the law allow for an appeal after a hearing by mail.
The appeal is initiated by filing a Notice of Appeal (PDF) and Designation of Record form (PDF) with the Fife Municipal Court within 30 days after the decision. A party filing a notice of appeal shall immediately serve a copy of the notice on all other parties.
From this point on you must proceed according to the Washington Court Rules for Appeal, see Washington Courts. This information is provided as general guidance and should not be construed as legal advice.