Sec. 168.112. - Appeals.

(a) Appeals process. Assessments of civil penalties and other enforcement decisions made under this Chapter may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office within ten days after the date of notification of the assessment of civil penalties or other enforcement decisions. Failure to give notice of appeal within this time period shall constitute a waiver of the right to contest the assessment of penalties or other enforcement decision. Appeals shall be heard through an administrative process established by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The hearing officer's decision is subject to review in the County Court by proceedings in the nature of certiorari. (b) Appeal standard. The Alarm Control Officer shall review appeals from the assessment of civil penalties or other enforcement decisions using a preponderance of the evidence standard. Notwithstanding a determination that the preponderance of the evidence supports the assessment of civil penalties or other enforcement decision, the Alarm Control Officer shall have the discretion to dismiss or reduce civil penalties or reverse any other enforcement decision where warranted. (Ord. 2016-562-E , § 2)