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Prima Facie Evidence Rule Rebuttal

G.S. 20-162.1 establishes prima facie (presumptive) responsibility for the registered owner. This presumption can be rebutted with sworn evidence within 30 days.

Legal basis

G.S. 20-162.1

Sample appeal wording

I am contesting Citation #[TICKET#] and submit this sworn evidence to rebut the prima facie presumption under G.S. 20-162.1. While I am the registered owner, I was not the person who parked the vehicle because [EXPLAIN]. I swear/affirm that this statement is true. I request dismissal based on this rebuttal evidence.

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

  • G.S. 20-162.1

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