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PAY MISDEMEANOR SUMMONS CONTEST A TICKET

Please note that the Municipal and Traffic Court does NOT handle Camera Safety Tickets or Parking Tickets. For information regarding parking or camera tickets, please visit the Parking and Camera Safety Tickets site.

Pay for Misdemeanor Summons

If you have received a misdemeanor summons, it is important to note that you cannot make a payment before your First Appearance Court date. You must first appear in court and be sentenced by a judge. Only after sentencing can you proceed with paying your fine.

Once you have been sentenced for your misdemeanor case, there are several convenient ways to make your payment. See payment options below.

Payment Procedures

In-Person Payment

Visit the court in person to pay your fine.

Accepted payment methods include cash, cashier's check, money order, credit card, or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).

Court Location:

Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans
1601 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Payment by Mail

If you prefer to pay by mail, send a money order or cashier's check to the court. Personal checks and cash are NOT accepted for mail payments.

Payments may be mailed to:

Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans
1601 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Payment by Phone

To pay your fine in full over the phone.

Call: (504) 658-8500
Partial payments CANNOT be processed through phone payment.

Online Payment

You can make your payment online by visiting https://traffic.nola.gov.
Follow the instructions on the website to complete your payment.

Please note that failure to appear in court or make the required payment may result in additional penalties, fees, and legal consequences.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your misdemeanor summons or payment, contact the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans for assistance.

Contest a Ticket | Plead Not Guilty

If you want to contest a ticket and plead not guilty, you or your licensed attorney must request a trial date in person at The Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans. It's important to do this before the First Appearance Date listed on your ticket to avoid additional fees and penalties.

Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Find the First Appearance Date at the bottom of your ticket.

2. Visit The Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans in person on or before this date.

3. Request a trial date to contest your ticket and plead not guilty.

If you don't take any action on your traffic ticket by the First Appearance Date, your information will be sent to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. This could lead to:

Suspension of your driver's license

Additional fees from the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

Possible fees from your home state's motor vehicle department, if you're licensed in another state