Citation Fee Discrepancies Explained

Summary

Citation fees in Wisconsin can differ from ordinance amounts due to additional court costs or administrative fees. The final amount might include a court cost or surcharge. For a detailed breakdown, contact your local court. The custodian of an animal refers to the person responsible for the animals care and control, which can be the owner or someone else who has accepted responsibility. This definition may vary based on local ordinances in Wisconsin.

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Im trying to figure out how a citation can have a different fee then what the ordinance says for a firat offense
Hello ****, the discrepancy might be due to additional court costs or administrative fees. Could you please let me know your location, so I can provide more specific information?
Wisconsin
Hello ****, in Wisconsin:
- Citations fees can differ from ordinance due to additional court costs or administrative fees.
- The final amount might include a "court cost" or "surcharge".
For a more detailed breakdown, consider contacting your local court.
What does it mean by the custodian of an animal in an ordinance?
Hello ****, in legal terms, the 'custodian of an animal' usually refers to the person who is responsible for the animal's care and control. This can be the owner or someone else who has accepted responsibility for the animal. It may vary based on local ordinances in Wisconsin.