Parking & Code Violations
Administrative Adjudication Program
A hearing conducted through the Villages Administrative Adjudication Program is a civil, not a criminal proceeding. Cases filed in adjudication are punishable by fines and a variety of other penalties, excluding jail time.
Who must appear
The individual contesting charges may represent him or herself, hire an attorney to represent you at your own expense, or, in some instances, have an authorized representative attend the hearing on your own behalf. Your representative may be an employee or agent.
In police cases such as drinking on a public way or disorderly conduct, the accused must appear in person, without exception.
If you are in default due to illness or emergency, you have 21 days to request a new hearing. To request a new hearing you must call the Village Hall. Only one continuance is allowed.
Attending your scheduled hearing
Hearings are conducted at the Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road. All hearings start promptly at the time indicated on the notice. Therefore, it is recommended that you arrive in the hearing room a few minutes early. Once you enter the hearing room and you have checked in with the clerk, please sit down until your name is called.
The hearing process
You have the right to tell the Administrative Law Judge your side of the story. This includes using witnesses and physical evidence such as bills, receipts, or photos. Your presentation must deal specifically with the violation before the court. All documents presented may be retained by the Office of Adjudication as evidence. There are no public defenders and no right to a jury in these administrative hearings.
Audio and video equipment, newspaper, magazines, food, drink, and chewing gum are not allowed in the hearing room. Proper conduct must be maintained at all times. Disruptive people will be removed from the hearing room and risk having their cases heard without them.
The decision
After both sides have been heard, the Administrative Law Judge will make a determination based on the evidence presented. If you are found liable, fines, penalties, and costs may be imposed according to the guidelines set forth in the Village Code.
All fines are made payable to the Village of Hoffman Estates. Payment can be made with the cashier near the entrance of the court room by using check or credit card.
Written appeals for parking tickets
Illinois law and local ordinance allows parking tickets to be contested in writing. Written appeals should include all evidence you wish to be considered, such as pictures and documents. The appeal must be received prior to the hearing date written on the ticket. You will be notified of the judgment within 14 days of the hearing date.
Adjudication appeal process
If you are unsatisfied with the decision of the Adjudication court, an appeal may be filed in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq.) which provides that reviews may be filed with the Circuit Court of Cook County within 35 days of the hearing.
You may contact them at: Rolling Meadows Court House; 3rd District of the Circuit Court of Cook County; 2121 Euclid; Rolling Meadows, IL 60008; 847-818-2300.
For any questions, please feel free to contact Kasia Maciorowski at (847) 843-4805 or email katarzyna.maciorowski@vohe.org