Online Hearing Request Form

If you are not satisfied with the results of the Administrative Review, you may request an Administrative Hearing of your citation by a City hearing examiner either by written declaration or in person provided the hearing is requested within 21 calendar days of the mail date on the notice of the results of the Administrative Review and you have paid the amount due for the citation. If the Hearing Examiner finds in your favor, you will be issued a refund.

Required to receive a confirmation

Hearing by Written Declaration

I WAIVE THE RIGHT TO AN IN-PERSON HEARING IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH A WRITTEN DECLARATION.
In the box below, please write a brief statement indicating why you are requesting a hearing.

I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

In Person Hearing

You will receive an appointment letter by mail with a date, time and location of your scheduled hearing.

IMPORTANT:

  • Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete the required paperwork.
  • You may bring any witnesses, records, or documents with you that are applicable to your case.
  • Any interpreters needed, including sign language, must be provided by the contestant.
  • Any additional documents, relating to the appeal of your citation must be submitted at the time of your hearing. No extensions will be granted to submit further documentation. Documentation will not be returned.
  • Results of the hearing will be mailed to you at the above address. Please bring your hearing notification letter with you to the hearing.

If you are unable to appear on your scheduled date, you may request to reschedule by contacting the City of Santa Monica in writing at: P.O. Box 515214, Los Angeles, CA 90051-6514, or by phone at: (800) 214-1526 no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled date and time listed above. Hearings will not be rescheduled more than once.


Click either the submit button to confirm your request or the cancel button to go back to the Administrative Hearing page.