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What are the benefits of Local Adjudication?
Municipalities can establish their own code hearing departments to gain greater control over the outcome of certain violations instead of sending those violations to the Circuit Court. Most municipalities realize fewer dismissals and/or continuances and Patrol Officers do not have to attend hearings. The hearings are generally more conveniently located and held in the evening so work schedules don’t get interrupted. Most importantly, the Municipality retains all revenues as opposed to the small percentage normally received from the Circuit Courts.
How can Municipal Systems, Inc. assist your municipality?
A. We can get your hearing process implemented faster by:
- Providing a draft-enabling ordinance to enact the hearing process
- Providing computer software to assure compliance with state statute
- Providing training to all personnel associated to the hearing process
- Providing sample forms used during the process
- Assist with initial hearings to assure success
B. We will provide long-term technical support to assure functionality
C. We will provide system enhancements as they are identified
D. We can further assist by offering payment processing options
What role does our software play?
A. Reduces support staff time through automation
B. Provides flexibility and functionality by:
- Ease of data entry
- Accommodating warning/violation notice tracking
- Creating Hearing Notices or, summons/subpoenas to appear at hearings
- Creating a hearing docket
- Producing a final determination or order for each violation
- Maintaining a history of violations
- Tracking revenue
- Create a file for electronically forwarding unpaid violations to a collection agency
What are the costs?
We offer a variety of pricing options. Our ticketing and adjudication software are available at NO UPFRONT COST…. Contact our sales department for more details.
What types of results are typical?
Results vary, however we have typically seen municipalities experience both tremendous revenue boost and significant savings within a short period of acquiring our services.
Is adjudication available for both Home –Rule and Non-Home Rule municipalities?
Yes, different statutes have been created to allow both home rule and non-home rule municipalities the opportunity to hold local hearings.
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