I was pulled over in Whatcom county for driving 78 in a 60 zone a few days back. Now I am back in California. I called the county court. The clerk told me I can write a letter to ask for administravtive deferral so this ticket won't go into my driving record. The clerk also told me there is a $150 fee for the deferral. I was wondering how I can write this letter. Are there any website with detailed instrution for the deferral? Is there a template I can use. Should I include the ticket and a check with the letter? Or wait until the deferral has been granted?
Any info will be appreciated.

