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Brighton updates municipal code on right of entry, contempt and restitution to mirror state law
Summary
Brighton adopted ordinance 8B to change municipal code language on right of entry, remove failure‑to‑appear as a separate charge consistent with recent state law, and align restitution deadlines with state timelines. The measure passed 6–1.
The Brighton City Council voted to adopt ordinance 8B on Dec. 2, revising municipal code sections related to right of entry, contempt of court, and restitution to align with recent state statutory changes.
Paralegal Jeanette Gallagher presented the amendments, which add language limiting warrantless entry and require warrants or recognized legal exceptions for entry into private property for inspections. Gallagher also explained that state action (described in the presentation as Senate Bill referenced by staff) now limits charging failure to appear as a separate offense; the code will remove that language to conform with state law.
On restitution, Gallagher said recent state law updates changed the timeline for restitution requests and orders. "The prosecution has 63 days from the entry of a conviction to request restitution, and the judge then has 63 days from receipt of the request to enter the order," she said, explaining the change from the prior 90‑day framework.
Council moved to approve the ordinance as presented; the motion passed 6–1 with one absence.
