Contesting a Citation - Example F
Sample Letter: Results of Administrative Review Hearing

Hearing Date:     ____________
Citation No.:     _____________
Date of Citation:   ___________
Finding:     _________________
Amount Due:     _____________
Refund Due:     _____________

Date: ____________________

Re:   Results of Administrative Review Hearing

Your vehicle was cited on _____________________________ for violation of __________________________________________________________________________

The evidence demonstrated that your vehicle was __________________________________
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Findings:

_____ Not Liable, Fine Paid, Refund Due
_____ Not Liable, Fine Not Paid, No Refund
_____ Liable, Fine Paid, No Refund, Right of Appeal
_____ Liable, Money Due, Right of Appeal

All payments should be received within 20 days from the date of mailing, or you may make arrangement with the Treasurer's Office for a payment schedule; please call (310) 618-5804. Payments should be made to: City of Torrance, City Treasurer's Office, 3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, California 90503-5059.

Right to Appeal: You have the right, within 20 days to appeal this decision pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 40230 . The appeal should be filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court, Southwest Judicial District, 825 Maple Avenue Torrance, California 90503, (310) 222-8064. The appeal must be made on the form provided by the Court and must be accompanied by a $25 filing fee and a copy of this letter, the results of the Administrative Review Hearing. Checks should be made payable to South Bay Municipal Court.

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Hearing Officer