Rule 12 - Judgment After Final Hearing(a) If all elements of a civil infraction are proven beyond a reasonable doubt, the Judicial Officer shall find the defendant guilty or liable and enter appropriate judgment.(b) If any element of a civil infraction is not proven beyond a reasonable doubt, the Judicial Officer shall dismiss the charge and enter appropriate judgment, provided, however, that the Judicial Officer may find the defendant guilty of or liable for a lesser included civil infraction, if based on the evidence offered every element of the lesser infraction has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and enter appropriate judgment.(c) If the defendant is found guilty or liable, the Judicial Officer shall assess the appropriate penalty and any applicable fees, costs, surcharges, and restitution.(d) The judgment shall be satisfied upon payment to the clerk of the total amount assessed as set forth above.(e) If the defendant fails to satisfy the judgment in the time allowed, such failure shall be treated as a default under section 16-2.3-105(4). The provisions of Rule 16(d) and (e) shall apply to a default under this rule.Adopted April 7, 2022, effective 4/7/2022.