Contest a Citation
Parking citations and administrative citations can be contested.
Contesting a parking citation is a three-step process. Please note that a request for an Initial Administrative Review must be made before a request for an Administrative Hearing.
Step 1: Request an Initial Administrative Review
You must request an initial administrative review within 21 calendar days of receiving the citation or within 14 days of receiving the Reminder Notice of Delinquent Parking Citation.
Step 2: Request an Administrative Hearing
If you are not satisfied with the results of the initial administrative review, you may request an administrative hearing by mail (written declaration), by phone or in person.
Step 3: Civil Court Appeal
If you are dissatisfied with the results of the administrative hearing, you may appeal the decision at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. You must request an appeal within 30 days of the hearing officer's decision as governed by California Vehicle Code Section 40215(b).
For more information, review the procedures for contesting a parking citation [CVC Section 40215].
Contesting an administrative citation is a two-step process. You must contest your citation within 21 calendar days of the date the citation was issued, or within 14 calendar days from the date on the delinquent notice.
Please note that the request for an Administrative Hearing must be accompanied by payment of the bail or a Postponement of Bail.
Step 1: Request an Administrative Hearing
You must request an administrative hearing within 21 calendar days of receiving the citation, or within 14 days of receiving the Reminder Notice of Delinquent Administrative Citation. You may request an administrative hearing by mail, phone or in person.
Step 2: Civil Court Appeal
If you are dissatisfied with the administrative hearing, you may appeal the decision at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. You must request an appeal within 30 days of the hearing officer's decision.