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Frequently Asked Questions
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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Animal Control
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Loud or constant barking dogs will be considered a nuisance and will be subject to a citation unless controlled as stated in the City of Azle's Code of Ordinances, Section 2.133(1) Nuisances. Code of Ordinances, Section 2.133(1) Nuisances. |
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Lost or found animals within the Azle City limits, please call the Azle Animal Shelter with the information on the animal. Call (817) 444-8215 or after hours contact the Azle Police Dispatch Service at (817) 444-3221. |
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Animal Control Officers should be immediately notified of all domestic and wild animal bites. Call (817) 444-8215 to report a bite. After hours contact the Azle Dispatch Services at (817) 444-3221. |
Citizen's Police Academy
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To give the public information on how the Azle Police Department operates, through a series of classes instructed by several police officers. |
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Orlando, Florida taught the first Citizen's Police Academy in 1984. |
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We feel the more information that the public has about our department, less fears and misconceptions will exist. Many conflicts are caused by a simple lack of understanding. |
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Two classes are held per year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Classes meet one day a week for two hours each, and the course is completed in ten weeks. |
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There is no cost to you to join the CPA. (see qualifications) |
Municipal Court
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You have several options depending on why you were given the citation. Options may be given by phone, but any arrangements must be made in person during regular business hours. You may contact our office at (817) 444-5296 or (817) 444-5088 or by e-mail. |
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Deferred disposition is also referred to as "probation". If you meet the requirements, you may request deferred disposition. Contact our office for requirements and fine amounts. |
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The driver safety course is also referred to as "defensive driving". If you meet the requirements, taking an approved course will prevent the citation from appearing on your driving record. Contact our office for the requirements and fee amounts. |
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You must come into the Municipal Court Clerk's office to request a payment plan. We will be able to give you a thirty (30) day extension at no additional cost to you. If you go beyond the thirty days, the State of Texas imposes a Time Payment Fee of $25 per violation. If you require longer than thirty (30) days, you will need to set a court date and request a longer extension from the Municipal Court Judge. |
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If you wish to pay the fine amount, you may handle it via mail. You will need to sign the back of your citation, circle either "guilty" or "no contest", and make the check payable to the "City of Azle". When your payment is received, your citation will be disposed of. If you were cited for a "moving violation", payment in this manner will result in a conviction entered on your driving record. Contact our office for any fine amounts. |
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Everyone has a right to a trial. If you wish to plead not guilty, you will need to appear at the Municipal Court Clerk's office to obtain a pre-trial setting. At the pre-trial hearing setting, you will have the chance to speak to the City Prosecutor and advise whether you would like a trial by Judge or by Jury. |
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There is no additional cost to plead not guilty and have a trial. However, if you are found "guilty", the fine amount imposed may be greater than the original fine. (If you have a jury trial, there is a range from which they may determine your fine.). If you are found "not guilty", you will pay nothing. |
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The City of Azle does have a Teen Court Program. There is an administrative fee of $20 per violation to participate. In lieu of paying the fine, the teen performs community service hours in our S.W.E.A.T. (Success With Every Azle Teen) program. If the teen completes the ordered community service and pays their appropriate fees, the citation is dismissed and will not go on their record. If they do not complete their hours, they will be brought back before the Judge and ordered to pay the fine amount. The teen must appear before the Municipal Court Judge in order to request the Teen Court program. In order to be eligible for Teen Court, you must be enrolled in Junior High or High School and be between the ages of 12 - 18. |
Police
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Complete a Request for Information form and submit to Records. The cost is $6 for each report. Call (817) 444-3221 for more information. |
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Yes, please call 817-444-3221 for more information. |
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We feel the more information that the public has about our department, less fears and misconceptions will exist. Many conflicts are caused by a simple lack of understanding. |
Utility Billing
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You can contact us at (817) 444-2541 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Please contact Community Waste Disposal at 817-795-9300 ext 2. |
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