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Court Hearings

If you want a hearing on the ticket you received, here's what you need to know.


Traffic, Non-traffic and Parking Infractions

You must request your hearing within fifteen (15) days from the date the ticket was issued.

You can request a MITIGATION HEARING, where you admit you have committed the infraction, but want to explain the circumstances. You cannot appeal the judge’s decision after your hearing. You may submit a written statement instead of appearing in person at your hearing.
You may also request a CONTESTED HEARING, where you deny that you committed the infraction. If you request a contested hearing, the Court will schedule you for a pre-hearing settlement conference. The goal of the pre-hearing conference is to reach a resolution without the formality and expense of a contested hearing (trial). You may skip the pre-hearing conference and proceed directly to trial, by completing the waiver form that will be sent to you with your pre-hearing conference notice. You may submit a written statement instead of appearing at your contested pre-hearing conference; however, you cannot appeal the judge’s ruling if you do so.

Click here for information on scheduling a hearing.

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET YOU RECEIVED.


Did you miss your hearing?

Sometimes it happens. You missed your hearing. Here's what to do.


Reschedule Your Hearing

Going to be out of town? Scheduling conflict? Let us know so we can reschedule your hearing.


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