The mail hearing process provides all the possible options a citizen requesting an in-person hearing would have, while letting citizens and tourists contest parking citations without appearing in person. To have a hearing by mail, citizens must follow instructions on the back of the citation to submit a written explanation of facts, along with all pertinent documentation relevant to the case. Photographs used as evidence must be provided in hard format and will not be returned. All photographs are kept as evidence and become a part of the permanent file. This information must be received on or before the administrative hearing date. This allows the hearing officer to review the circumstances just as s/he would for an in-person hearing. No hearing will be granted after that date.
It typically takes 3-4 weeks to review a written appeal. Appeals that are accepted are not charged a late fee. If your appeal is denied, the total amount due would be the original fine amount. A letter stating the disposition of the Hearing Officer will be mailed to the address provided with the appeal.
Your mail-in hearing information and supporting documentation for parking tickets only should be sent to:
Parking Violations Bureau
PO Box 52828
New Orleans, LA 70152
You cannot contest a parking ticket over the phone.
Parking tickets may be contested in person at the Administrative Hearing Center, located at 1300 Perdido St., Rm1W09 on or before the date indicated on the face of the ticket. The Administrative Hearing Center is open from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hearings are held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The ticket writer (for parking citations only) will attend the hearing, if requested, on the originally scheduled date indicated on the face of the citation. During in-person hearings, citizens may bring additional evidence or documentation with them to support their claim. Photographs used as evidence must be provided in hard format, you may not use photos on your cell phone or still camera. All photographs are kept as evidence and become a part of the permanent file.
Other examples of acceptable documentation include:
- Pay-to-Park ticket stubs
- Photographs in hard format. Photographs on cell phones or still camera will not be accepted. All photographs are kept as evidence and become a part of the permanent file.
- Any other documentation citizens deemed sufficient for their defense