(A) After the court receives a sworn report of an incident involving a dangerous dog under § 90.51(A)(1) or a report of a dangerous dog owner's failure to comply with the requirements for ownership of a dangerous dog set forth in this subchapter, the Court shall set a time for a hearing to determine whether the dog is a dangerous dog or whether the owner of a dangerous dog has failed to comply with the requirements of this subchapter. The hearing must be held not later than ten calendar days after the date on which the dog is seized or delivered,
(B) The Court shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to:
(1) The owner of the dog or the person from whom the dog was seized;
(2) The person who made the report; and
(3) The Animal Services Division.
(C) Any interested party, including the city attorney, is entitled to present evidence at the hearing.
(D) The judge shall he the finder of fact and shall render a decision based on a preponderance of the evidence. The judge may compel the attendance of any party or witness, including but not limited to the complainant, the dog owner, and any involved animal services officers.
(E) An owner or the person who made the report may appeal the decision of the Municipal Court as allowed by law.
(Ord. 2018-04, passed 1-9-18)