The intention of this chapter is to provide a hearing procedure for
review of citations within the Town of Fairfield.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CITATION
Any citation issued by a police officer, special police officer,
or administrative official of the Town of Fairfield for violation of Town
ordinances or regulations.
CITATION HEARING OFFICER
An elector of the Town of Fairfield, other than policemen or persons
who issue citations or work for the Town of Fairfield, appointed by the First
Selectman to conduct the hearings authorized by Connecticut General Statutes
Section 7-152c.
TERM OF OFFICE
The term shall be at the discretion of the First Selectman.
A person against whom an assessment has been entered pursuant to this
chapter is entitled to judicial review by way of appeal. An appeal shall be
instituted within 30 days of the mailing of notice of such assessment by filing
a petition to reopen assessment, together with the entry fee in an amount
equal to the entry fee for a small claims case pursuant to Section 52-259,
in the Superior Court for the geographical area in which the Town is located,
which shall entitle such person to a hearing in accordance with the rules
of the Judges of the Superior Court.