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Hearing by Phone

A Hearing by Phone allows you to tell a judge over the phone why you think the charges on a ticket should be dismissed. 

Are You Allowed to Have a Hearing by Phone?
Enter the violation code below to learn if you are allowed to have a Hearing by Phone. If your code is not found, you must appear in person.

 Get help finding your code    

Schedule a Hearing by Phone
Please call (212) 487-3434 before the scheduled hearing date. 

Translation Services
If you feel more comfortable making your case in a language other than English, ECB will provide translation services immediately and free of charge. 

The Judge’s Decision 
You will get the judge's decision in the mail within 30 days.

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Resources
ECB Calendar
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ECB Decisions

Ticket-Issuing Agencies
Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Department of Buildings (DOB)
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Fire Department (FDNY)
Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
(DoITT)

Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC)
Department of Parks
& Recreation (DPR)

Police Department (NYPD)
Department of Sanitation
(DSNY)

Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Department of Transportation (DOT)

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