Yolo County Municipal Code Art. 17 Complaints

Complaints regarding alleged violations of this chapter shall be made in writing. The LEMSA may require the complainant to specify:

(a) The section of the chapter alleged to have been violated;

(b) The date, time and location of alleged violation;

(c) The person and/or service involved; and

(d) The circumstances or details which support the allegation of a violation. (§ 1, Ord. 1515, eff. December 19, 2019)

The complainant may be requested to personally present additional information to substantiate the complaint. (§ 1, Ord. 1515, eff. December 19, 2019)

Based upon information obtained from the complainant, the LEMSA shall make a determination whether to proceed with the investigation and shall set a priority for conducting the investigation. (§ 1, Ord. 1515, eff. December 19, 2019)

The person or service alleged to be in violation shall be notified by the LEMSA of the complaint. (§ 1, Ord. 1515, eff. December 19, 2019)

The complaint investigation may include a review of any applicable records, tapes, personal statements or affidavits or other items deemed relevant by the LEMSA. A summary report detailing the findings of the investigation shall be prepared. (§ 1, Ord. 1515, eff. December 19, 2019)

At the conclusion of the investigation, the complainant shall be afforded the opportunity to receive, to the extent permitted by law, copies of documents associated with the complaint investigation. (§ 1, Ord. 1515, eff. December 19, 2019)

The LEMSA shall determine if any disciplinary action should be taken at any time during the complaint investigation process. (§ 1, Ord. 1515, eff. December 19, 2019)