Parking Ticket Appeal

How to Complete the Appeal Forms

1. Choose a form, either online or print one out, links to both are at the bottom of this page.



2. Complete the appeal form IN DETAIL. Give every detail of what happened and every reason you believe applicable to your situation which might bear upon the circumstances of your citation. If there is ANY evidence which MIGHT help the judge find the equities in your favor, be sure to include it with your appeal. For example: copies of repair bills, copies of medical statements regarding disabilities, diagrams of the situation, notorized statements of witnesses, etc. Please note that NO appeals will be accepted which give no explanation, or which are submitted only to clear your enrollment hold.



3. Decide whether you prefer [A] a Personal or [B] an Ex Parte Appeal.



4. Ask any questions you may have at the Parking Department. A question at this stage of the appeal may save a lot of time and effort later on.



5. Turn in the forms to the KU Parking Department Office, 1501 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS 66045-7006. (In case of personal appeals, the court clerk will contact you in order to schedule a hearing time if your appeal is accepted for a personal hearing).

Ex Parte Appeals (hearing without personal appearance)

An ex parte appeal is the option for those who feel that a written appeal will suffice. You do not appear in court and two judges discuss your case to render the decision. In the event that the judges do not agree, a third will be asked to consider your situation. Appeals may also be submitted using the "Submit Online" button at the bottom of this page.

Personal Appeals (There is no guarantee that you will receive a court hearing.)

If you wish to be considered for a personal appeal, you must first complete the written appeal form, including a full explanation of the circumstances that occurred which caused you to receive a ticket. Please be as clear and complete as possible in listing the details surrounding the receipt of your ticket. You may attach any drawings, photographs or other materials you feel necessary to support your case. If no court dates remain for the semester, a justice of the court will review your written appeal to determine if a personal appearance is merited. This determination by the Court will be based upon set case precedent. If the justice determines that a personal appearance is merited, your appeal will be held over to the next semester and will be scheduled when court resumes the following semester. Otherwise, your appeal will be included on an Ex Parte packet and will be evaluated accordingly. It is extremely important to provide a full and detailed written explanation on the appeal form. You will not have the opportunity to include additional information to your appeal once it has been submitted.

• You must leave a phone number where your appointed attorney can reach you or where a message can be left. Should the appointed attorney be unable to reach you at the phone number you have provided, the attorney will proceed with preparation and presentation of your case without you.
• You must sign up for a court appearance. Hearings are held in the evening and last about thirty minutes. If you are unable to appear at the appointed time, your defense attorney will present your defense to the court in your absence.

For further questions, please contact the Parking Department (864-PARK)or email us at this address: appeals@ku.edu

Print Appeal Form (This is a PDF file which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.)