Code Compliance Citation Program FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I pay my citation?
Make payments in person or by mail at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO. Payment can also be made by phone to the Clerk of Court for the Adams County Justice Center at 303.659.1161.

What if I come into compliance after receiving a citation?
If you have received a citation, you are still responsible for paying the fee or appearing in court at the date and time listed.

Are there resources available to help me come into compliance?
There is a list of community resources here.

Which violations fall under the Citation Program?
There are currently 12 violations that are part of the Citation Program. Click here for the list of regulations.

What is the definition of an “inoperable” vehicle?
Vehicles that are obviously inoperable, partially or totally dismantled, or are wrecked/damaged to the extent they would be unlawful to operate on a public street. Inoperable vehicles may not be stored outside on any public street or on private property.

Why did Adams County implement this new program?
Our goal with this program is to address specific code violations and encourage residents to come into voluntary compliance in a timely manner.

Does Code Compliance patrol the neighborhoods looking for possible Citation violations?
Code Compliance Officers do not routinely patrol the streets of unincorporated Adams County looking for possible code violations. Feel free to report a code-compliance issue online through SeeClickFix, by contacting Code Compliance at 720.523.2792 #2, or by sending an email to CSWB@adcogov.org.

What happens if a Citation is not paid in 20 days?
If you receive a citation, you are responsible for paying the fine(s) and surcharges within 20 days or you must appear in court at the date and time listed.

How will the Code Compliance Citation Officer serve a Citation?
The Citation Officer will issue the citation in person to the current resident/property owner. If contact is not made with the current resident/property owner after three attempts to issue a citation, the citation will be sent via Certified Mail.

What if a vehicle listed on the Citation does not belong to the property owner?
Property owners are ultimately responsible for violations found on their property. If the violation is not remedied through the citation process, the case will be sent to the County Attorney’s office for further action to include the possibility of a court judgement pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute § 30-28-124.5.

If I pay the Citation but the violation remains, could I receive another Citation?
A Code Compliance Officer may conduct subsequent inspections to determine if the violation has been brought into compliance. The citation-violation process will start again if the violation remains.

Who can I contact to discuss the Citation I received?
The Code Compliance Citation Officer listed at the bottom of the citation can be reached at codecompliancecitationprogram@adcogov.org or 720.523.6466.