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Broomfield creates administrative civil-penalty process for select code and animal offenses
Summary
Council adopted ordinance 2271 to allow civil citations and fines for many property and animal code violations, aiming for faster resolution than the municipal-court criminal process while preserving law-enforcement discretion.
The City and County of Broomfield on second reading adopted an ordinance (2271) creating an administrative civil-penalty process for certain property and animal code violations, including dogs at large, property nuisances and minor marijuana/paraphernalia possession by adults. The ordinance passed unanimously, 9–0.
City Attorney’s Office attorney Courtney Thiemann said the change is intended to improve efficiency for residents, police and court staff. Under the new process, an officer or code official may issue a civil citation with a set fine; a person may pay the fine online or contest…
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