HB 1066 Summary

• Cities, towns, and counties may establish ordinance violation courts to hear code and ordinance violations occurring within their jurisdictions through adoption of a resolution.

• The only fee an ordinance violation court may collect is an ordinance violation fee not to exceed $100, which must be deposited in the unit's general fund.

• A judge appointed by the executive body and confirmed by the legislative body serves a one-year term and may be removed only for cause by majority vote of the legislative body.

• Defendants may demand a trial by jury within 10 days of service by filing an affidavit, or may deposit $70 to transfer the case to the plenary docket in circuit or superior court.

• Appeals from ordinance violation court judgments must be taken to circuit or superior court within 30 days and tried de novo, with the appellant paying all filing costs.