How to Contest a Parking Ticket in Jacksonville
Parking citations in Jacksonville are issued by the Office of Public Parking, the Sheriff's Office and certified volunteers. To dispute one, you set a court date for a hearing. You must do this in person at the Office of Public Parking within 15 days of the citation being issued, or you waive your right to a court hearing. Court dates cannot be arranged by phone or online.
Go to the Office of Public Parking at 231 East Forsyth St., Suite 424, with the actual citation, your driver's license and any disabled parking permit. You will sign a notarized Court Appearance Agreement and receive a hearing date and time. Bring this letter as your written statement, along with dated photos of the signs, curb or meter and any receipts or permits.
Paying the citation waives your right to a hearing, so do not pay if you plan to dispute it. Failing to appear at the scheduled hearing is treated as an admission of guilt and agreement to pay. Unpaid citations pick up a $10 late penalty after 15 calendar days and another $15 after 30. For a complaint about a citation, call the City at 904-630-2489.
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Jacksonville: common questions
How long do I have to dispute a Jacksonville parking ticket?
You must appear in person at the Office of Public Parking within 15 days of the citation being issued to set a court date. If you do not set a hearing within that time, you waive your right to a court hearing on the citation.
Can I dispute a Jacksonville parking ticket online or by phone?
No. Court dates cannot be arranged by telephone or over the internet. You must go to the Office of Public Parking at 231 East Forsyth St., Suite 424, and complete a signed and notarized Court Appearance Agreement.
What should I bring to set a Jacksonville court date?
Bring the actual citation, your driver's license, and your disabled parking permit if it applies. It also helps to bring this letter and copies of your evidence, such as dated photos of the signs, curb markings or meter, and any receipts.
What happens if I pay or miss my Jacksonville hearing?
Paying the citation waives your right to a court hearing and closes the matter. Failing to appear at a scheduled hearing is treated as an admission of guilt, so if you set a court date, make sure you attend with your evidence.
Compare nearby cities
| City | Agency | Deadline | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | City of Jacksonville Office of Public Parking | 15 days | — |
| Miami | Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, Parking Operations Department | 30 days | Yes |
| Austin | Austin Municipal Court | See ticket | Yes |
| Boston | City of Boston Office of the Parking Clerk | 21 days | Yes |
| Charlotte | City of Charlotte Park It Program | See ticket | Yes |
| Chicago | City of Chicago Department of Finance | See ticket | Yes |
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