What is a citation? |
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A citation is notice of violation of a Town of Barnstable
ordinance or regulation.
Who
writes Town of Barnstable citations? |
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Citations are issued by various divisions throughout the Town of
Barnstable which may include: Public Health Division,
Conservation Division, Building Division, Police Department, and
Barnstable Marine and Environmental Affairs.
How do I pay my
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You may pay your citation either in person or by mail. If you
choose to pay in person you may do so by coming into our office
located at 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02061. If you choose to pay by
mail please mail your check or money order to: TOWN OF
BARNSTABLE, CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION, 200 MAIN STREET, HYANNIS, MA
02601.
Credit card payments |
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The Consumer Affairs Division office does not accept credit card
payments.
Why would I have to appear in court for this citation? |
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If the citation remains unpaid after 21 days you are sent a
second notice to pay. If still unpaid ten days from the second
notice you are sent a final notice to pay. Seven days from the
final notice if the citation still remains unpaid, it becomes a
criminal complaint and the court sets an arraignment date for
collection and will notice you when to appear.
Do I have a right
to a hearing? | Top
Yes. If you desire to contest the matter in a noncriminal
proceeding, you may do so by making written request to DISTRICT
COURT DEPARTMENT, FIRST BARNSTABLE DIVISION, COURT COMPOUND,
MAIN STREET, BARNSTABLE, MA 02630, Attn: 21D Noncriminal
Hearings and enclose a copy of this citation for a hearing.
Where
can I get a copy of a town ordinance? |
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The Town of Barnstable Town Clerk’s office can provide you with
a copy of the ordinance. The Town Clerk’s office is located on
the 1st floor of the Town Hall building at 367 Main Street,
Hyannis, MA 01601. Or
Click here to view Ordinances Online.
What
are some examples of town ordinances? |
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Some examples of town ordinances are: General Ordinance Chapter
III Article XXXIV – Leashing and Restraint of Dogs; General
Ordinance Chapter III Article XXI – Anti-Noise Violation; Zoning
Ordinance Chapter III Article III Section 4-3 – Sign
Regulations; Board of Health Regulations Part IX – Prohibition
of Smoking Regulation; Sandy Neck Beach Regulations E. 7 Motor
Vehicle Operation – Dunehopping, “zigzags, and “donuts.”
Directions to our
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The Consumer Affairs Division office is located at 200 Main
Street.
You may find Yahoo maps very helpful for reaching us. Type in
200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 for the location. Yahoo can
also provide driving directions from your city.
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