Loud music or barking dog driving you nuts? A “will file” report must be filed by the person whose peace is being disturbed. This means if you call 911 you must first agree that if they send someone out that you will file a report. This assures them that a policeman’s time is not wasted by dispatching when the homeowner isn’t going to file a complaint afterall, once they get to the home.
Because of a previous court ruling, an officer’s peace cannot be disturbed. This means an officer can’t just drive by and write a citation based on hearing loud music. You will need to agree up front with the dispatcher that you “will file” a complaint and be willing to testify in Municipal Court that your peace has been disturbed. The officer will have you sign which will then allow the offender to be served.
Please do not slow the process down by calling a director or officer to report any problem covered by city ordinance. Your HOA directors have no authority whatsoever to do anything about a city ordinance.
Check City Ordinances
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