§ 4-44. Form of citation and notice.

(a)

Pursuant to Section 828.27(1)(f), Florida Statutes, citations and notices to appear issued by an officer shall be in a form prescribed by the board of county commissioners and shall state, at a minimum, the following:

(1)

The date and time of issuance.

(2)

The name and address of the person.

(3)

The date and time the civil infraction was committed.

(4)

The facts constituting probable cause.

(5)

The article violated.

(6)

The name and authority of the officer.

(7)

The procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the civil penalty, to contest the citation, or to appear in court as required under Section 828.27(6), Florida Statutes.

(8)

The applicable civil penalty, pursuant to section 4-43 of this article, for the violation.

(9)

If applicable, a twenty-five (25) per cent reduction in the civil penalty amount if the person elects not to contest the citation.

(10)

A conspicuous statement that if the person fails to pay the civil penalty within the time allowed, or fails to appear in court to contest the citation, the person shall be deemed to have waived his or her right to contest the citation and judgment may be entered against the person for an amount up to the applicable civil penalty as well as an additional late fee assessed by the clerk and recording fees.

(11)

A conspicuous statement that if the person is required to appear in court, as mandated by Section 828.27(6), Florida Statutes, he or she does not have the option of paying a fine in lieu of appearing in court; nor is the person entitled to a twenty-five (25) per cent reduction in the civil penalty amount.

(Ord. No. 18-068, § 24, 10-2-18)