A. Proceedings: All proceedings for the abatement of nuisances shall be governed by rules of practice and procedure in the municipal court. In the absence of such provisions, proceedings under this chapter shall be governed by the statutes of Wyoming governing practice and procedure before justices of the peace, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
B. Complaint: All actions for abatement of nuisances shall be commenced by filing with the municipal court a sworn complaint and affidavit by any responsible citizen or citizens of the town, or by any member of the police department, detailing with particularity the facts showing the existence of a "nuisance" as herein defined and praying that such nuisance be abated. (Ord. 2010-04, 4-1-2010)
C. Entry On Docket: Upon the filing of such complaint and affidavit, the municipal judge shall enter the case on his docket in the usual manner as required by law.
D. Summons: Upon the filing of such complaint and affidavit, the municipal judge shall issue summons which shall be dated the date it is issued, signed by the judge, directed to any police officer of the town and containing the name of the defendant, if known, and commanding the officer serving the same to summon the defendant to appear before the judge at a time specified therein, but in any event not more than ten (10) days from the date of service, to show cause why the nuisance complained of should not be abated and stating that if defendant fails to appear, judgment as prayed for in the affidavit and complaint will be entered against him. The summons must be returnable not more than ten (10) days from its date and must be served at least three (3) days before the time of appearance by delivering a copy of the summons to the defendant, or leaving the same at his usual place of residence or business. If personal service cannot be made upon defendant, the judge shall give notice to the defendant by posting a copy of the summons at some conspicuous place on the property where the nuisance is maintained and by publishing said summons for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the town.
E. Hearing: At the hearing, the court shall try the issues raised by the affidavit and complaint and defendant's answer or response thereto, and from the testimony and evidence adduced at such hearing, the judge shall determine whether the conditions complained of exist and whether the same constitutes a "nuisance" as defined in this chapter.
F. Order To Abate And Remove: Upon finding that a nuisance exists, the judge shall order the same to be abated and removed and shall make a minute entry of such order on the docket in the proceedings before him. (1987 Code § 8.16.030)