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The form for the notice of civil infraction shall be in accordance with state law and shall include the following:
A. A statement that the notice represents a determination that the infraction was committed by the person named in the notice and that the determination shall be final unless contested as provided in this chapter;
B. A statement that a civil infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment may not be imposed as a sanction;
C. A statement of the specific civil infraction for which the notice was issued;
D. A statement of the monetary penalty established for the civil infraction;
E. A statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice and the procedures necessary to exercise these options;
F. A statement that at any hearing to contest the determination, the city has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the civil infraction was committed; and that the person may subpoena witnesses, including the Code Official who issued and served the notice of infraction; and
G. A statement that the person must respond to the notice by the date provided in the notice.
(Ord. 16-1148, passed 7-12-2016)
A notice of infraction shall be filed in the court within 48 hours of issuance, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine these matters. A notice of infraction not filed within the time limits of this section may be dismissed without prejudice.
(Ord. 16-1148, passed 7-12-2016)
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