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Council adopts ordinance allowing civil notices for minor violations to reduce court caseloads

Oskaloosa City Council · November 6, 2025
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Summary

On second reading the council adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 10.77 to the municipal code, permitting Oskaloosa police to issue civil notices of violation in lieu of traditional citations for certain minor traffic, animal, and nuisance offenses. Staff and the police chief explained implementation steps and tracking concerns.

The Oskaloosa City Council adopted on second reading an ordinance adding Chapter 10.77 to Title 10 of the Oskaloosa Municipal Code to permit alternative enforcement action. The new chapter authorizes the Oskaloosa Police Department to issue civil notices of violation for specified minor offenses instead of issuing a state citation or pursuing a municipal infraction…

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