The use by the division of a notice of violation and stipulation in lieu of issuance of a criminal citation is intended to provide an equitable and uniform method for administering and resolving disputes between the division of animal services and parties alleged to have violated one or more of the sections of this title. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
A. Conference: In lieu of issuing a criminal citation, and in an attempt to resolve disputes at the lowest level, the division may convene, a conference with the person charged and attempt to enter into a contractual settlement to resolve the issue.
B. Deviation From Procedures: When good cause appears, the division may permit a deviation from these procedures if it finds compliance to be impractical or unnecessary or that such deviation furthers justice or purpose of the division.
C. Construction Of Procedures: These procedures will be liberally construed to secure a just, speedy, and economical determination of all issues presented to the director or the division, as applicable.
D. No Review: Actions commenced in court, whether criminal or civil, are not subject to review under these procedures.
E. Appeal Not Authorized: There is no appeal from the notice of violation and stipulation procedure. Failure by the person charged to comply with the provisions of the notice of violation and stipulation settlement agreement will result in negation of the stipulation and issuance of the criminal citation, or, at the director's option, the settlement agreement may be enforced in court as provided in section 8.10.030 of this title. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
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