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Evansville, IN 47708
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Ordinance Violations Bureau Info

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the Ordinance Violation Bureau?

The Ordinance Violations Bureau processes citations issued for violations of the Municipal Code, collects fines, ensures City representation and proper witnesses for court proceedings, and prepares court documents for filing all small claims for the City.

 

Why was I issued an ordinance violation citation?

In the middle of the issued citation is a box citing the specific Evansville Municipal Code offense.  

A copy of the code may be found online at: http://www.codepublishing.com/IN/Evansville/

 

If further explanation is needed you may contact the department that issued the citation.

 

Who can I contact to get more information regarding my ordinance violation citation?

If you have questions about payment, you may contact the City Clerk’s Office at 812-436-4994.

If you have questions regarding the incident in which the citation was written, you may contact the enforcing department that issued the citation.

 

How can I dispute my ordinance violation citation?

All disputes must be made through the enforcing department.

 

How long do I have to pay my ordinance violation citation?

As stated on the citation, you have 10 days to pay before the citation is liable to proceed in court, which will add court costs and interest.

 

How can I pay my ordinance violation citation?

Citations may be paid by: cash, check, money order or credit card. 

In-person by cash, check, money order or credit card, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the City Clerk’s Office, Room 314 of the Civic Center Complex located at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708.

Mail a check or money order to the City Clerk’s Office, Room 314 of the Civic Center Complex located at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708.  Please do not mail cash.

Drop Box.  Deposit your cash, check or money order in the drop box located in front of the Civic Center Complex at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708.

 

What happens if I do not pay my citation(s)?

If your citation remains unpaid it will be liable to be processed in court and court costs and interest will be added to the original amount of the citation.

Where can I read more about Ordinance Violations?

http://www.codepublishing.com/IN/Evansville/