General Information
The process for appealing a citation is established by section 40215 of the California Vehicle Code. There are legal time frames involved for the submission of appeals. To reserve your right to appeal a citation, we highly recommend that an appeal is submitted in a timely manner.

First Level of Appeal - Administrative Review
A first level appeal may be requested within 21 days of citation issuance, or within 21 days of the mailing date of a Notice of Delinquent Parking Violation. Appeals submitted after these time frames will not be processed.

Second Level of Appeal - Administrative Hearing
If the appellant is not satisfied with the results of the initial appeal, an Administrative Hearing may be requested to further appeal the citation. This hearing must be requested within 21 days from the mailing or e-mailing date of the Administrative Review results. Requests submitted after this time frame will not be processed. The hearings are conducted by a trained Hearing Examiner employed by the University Police Department. You can also download the form for requesting an Administrative Hearing.

Third Level of Appeal - Superior Court
If the appellant is still not satisfied with the results of the Administrative Hearing, an appeal can be filed with the Superior Court. This must be requested within 30 days from the mailing date of the results of the Administrative Hearing. There is a $25 court filing fee that is required by the Superior Court.