Welcome to Ponchatoula

Welcome to Ponchatoula

As the City's Mayor, let me welcome you to Ponchatoula online, the official website for the City of Ponchatoula, and invite you to make a personal visit to our great city to stroll leisurely through our antique shops, savor the delicacies of our various restaurants, tour our historic landmarks and public art works, or attend one of our many annual festivals and celebrations.

We know that you will enjoy our wholesome family atmosphere and hope that you will include Ponchatoula in your future travel plans.

Ponchatoula Mayor's Court

Mayor's Court handles adult misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and code enforcement violations, from both state statutes and city ordinances, that occur within the incorporated limits of the City of Ponchatoula.

Mayor's Court Magistrate                              Court Administrators         
Robert E. Barsley, DDS, JD                                 Sue Davis
                                                                     Carlene Ott

Address:                                                       Phone:
125 W. Hickory Street                                      (985) 370-7500
Ponchatoula, LA 70454                                     Fax: 
                                                                     (985) 386-5533 
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00am -4:00pm

View the City Calendar for Mayor's court dates.

Fines

Fines are higher for violations resulting in accidents. Please contact (985) 370-7500 for fines involving accidents or for fines not listed below.
 
Speeding
1-10 MPH Over Limit                     $167.00
11-20 MPH Over Limit                   $177.00
21-30 MPH Over Limit                   $197.00
31 MPH & Over                            $227.00
Failure to Stop for Traffic Signal      $157.00 
       (red light, stop sign, etc.)
Improper Turn                             $157.00
No/Expired Inspection Sticker        $157.00
No/Expired License Plate               $157.00
No Seatbelt, 1st Offense              $  25.00
No Seatbelt, 2nd Offense             $  50.00
No Seatbelt, 3rd Offense              $100.00
No Child Restraint, 1st Offense      $100.00
No Child Restraint, 2nd Offense     $251.00
No Child Restraint, 3rd Offense      $587.00

Pay Fines

Payments can be made using one of the following methods:



Online

• Go to www.ponchatoulamayorscourt.com 
• Visa and Mastercard ONLY

By Mail:

• Mail to address above
• Money Order ONLY

In Person:

• At City Hall (address above)
• Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm or During Court Appearance
• Cash or Money Order ONLY

NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED

Court Appearances

Traffic Offenses
Persons who wish to contest a traffic citation must appear in court on the date and time indicated on the bottom of the citation. Persons who pay traffic fines in full prior to the scheduled court date are not required to appear. Failure to pay fines in full prior to court date and/or failing to appear in court as scheduled will result in additional fines.  

Misdemeanor Cases, Code Enforcement Cases, and Attachment Arrests
Persons are required to appear in court for all misdemeanor cases,  code enforcement cases, and cases in which the defendant was arrested on an outstanding attachment. The date and time of court appearance is listed on the summons and/or Notice to Appear. 

Rules of the Court

• All persons and bags are subject to search prior to entering the court room.
• No cell phones allowed
• No food or drink allowed
• Proper attire required - no shorts, tank tops, or hats allowed.

7th Ward & City Court of Hammond

For information regarding 7th Ward & City Court of Hammond, please visit www.citycourt.org.

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