My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of Washington.
Notice of Infraction issued 02/27/2013 (alleging 31mph in 20mph school zone).
Contested Hearing scheduled for Fri 04/12/2013.
Discovery Requests mailed certified to City Attorney and Police Department Fri 03/29/2013 with return receipt requested (i.e. postmarked 15 days before trial).
No discovery materials received from either, as of today (hearing in three days), but also no return receipts. I know the Police Department at least received the materials though, as they called on Friday 04/05/13 to advise me that there would be a cost associated with some of my requested discovery materials (radar user's manual and list of all tickets issued by traffic officers that day — I waived my request for those items but requested they still send me the officer's sworn statement, the SMD certification, and any photo/video evidence they intended to use.
It seems like I might be able to motion for dismissal based on IRLJ 3.1(b). I don't have solid proof that the City Attorney's office received my request because I never received the return receipts, but I do have the certified mailing receipt showing when I mailed them, and scanned copies of the signed requests, so can I just give my affidavit that this is what I sent, and I never received the requested materials?
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ANNNNNNDDDD just realized that I did not FILE the Discovery Request with the court, just served it on the Police Dept and Attorney's office.
Am I screwed?
Can I ask to continue the hearing to a later date and start the whole process over again?

