24.1	Traffic offenses as designated by ordinance, with the exception of DUIs, may be assigned for arraignment before the Administrative Traffic Court.
24.2	At arraignment the defendant will be given the opportunity for an immediate administrative hearing on the merits of his or her ticket if the offense qualifies for administrative hearing. Only violations that do not carry a potential jail sentence are eligible for an administrative hearing. Prior to an administrative hearing each defendant will sign a written waiver consenting to hearing by administrative trial. Cases that do not qualify for an administrative hearing will be set on the criminal/traffic docket.
24.3	The administrative hearings will be conducted pursuant to informal administrative procedures consistent with City Code Section 1.04.155 and other ordinances of the City of Wichita and these Rules. Defense attorneys and prosecutors are not permitted to argue cases before the Administrative Hearing Officer. The officer(s) issuing the ticket will be responsible for presenting evidence and representing the City.
24.4	Appeals of rulings of the administrative traffic court will follow the procedures outlined for appeal in Rule 22.

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Printer Friendly Version Related to Rules of the Municipal Court Main Rule 01: Prefatory Rule Rule 02: Definitions Rule 03: Court Hours Rule 04: Presiding or Administrative Judge Rule 05: Judges Pro Tempore Rule 06: Appearance Bonds Rule 07: Procedures Involving Notices to Appear Rule 08: Counsel Rule 09: Daily Docket - Sessions Rule 10: General Rules of Court Decorum and Safety Rule 11: Court Appearances - Failure to Appear Rule 12: General Practice and Procedure Rule 13: Diversions and Deferred Judgment Practice Rule 14: Discovery Rule 15: Motion Practice Rule 17: Docket Call, Arraignment, and Trial Practice Rule 18: Continuances Rule 19: Dismissals Rule 20: Costs, Fees and Conditions of Release After Sentence Rule 21: Post-Trial Matters Rule 22: Appeals Rule 23: Expungement Rule 24: Administrative Traffic Court Rule 25: Impound Hearings and Civil Rights Administrative Hearings Rule 26: Publication of Rules