§ 6-10-3. Possession of dog pending hearing.  


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  • If after reviewing the petition, the municipal court finds that there is probable cause to believe that the dog in question is a dangerous dog, the municipal court shall order the animal services division to seize the dog and shall issue a warrant authorizing such seizure pending the hearing. The animal services division shall seize the dog and shall provide for the impoundment of the dog in secure humane conditions. If the animal services division has the alleged dangerous dog in its possession, the animal services division shall maintain such possession prior to the hearing unless the municipal court orders that the dog should be released to its owner pending the hearing.

( Ord. No. 9856 , § 1, 12-11-2018)