Noise/Dog Barking Complaint Form

APPLICATION FOR NOISE / DOG BARKING COMPLAINT

File new complaint with the Fayette County Attorney’s Office.
Complainant Information
Complainant Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Complainant's Contact Information

We cannot process your complaint without a proper way to contact you.
Phone Number (Primary)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Phone Number (Secondary Number)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Offender Information
Offender’s Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address
Location, Noise Description, & General Complaint
Location of Offending Party Relative to Complainant
Please describe the location of the offending party in relation to your complaint, with as much detail as possible. Example: next door (right side) neighbor whose yard touches mine and is divided by a wooden privacy fence.
Description of Offending Noise
Please describe the offending noise with as much detail as possible: Example: 3 large breed dogs, possibly German Shepherds.
Location of Offending Noise
Please describe the location of the offending noise. Example: Dogs are generally tethered inside their fence in the back yard, which is parallel to my back yard.
What is your complaint?
Please describe what actions you have taken to resolve the issue with the offending party prior to requesting criminal action. Give the approximate dates and details of the offending party’s response.
Neighborhood / HOA Involvement
Do you live in a neighborhood or homeowners association?
Did you contact the neighborhood or homeowners association for assistance?
If yes, what was the result?
Household Members & Witnesses
Number of people residing in the home
Names and ages of household members
Will household members testify on your behalf?
Witnesses (names, addresses, and phone numbers)
Evidence
Evidence Details / Description of Attachments
Please provide details of your evidence and/or attach/submit (i.e. pictures, audio/video recordings, documentation, witness statements, etc..).
Upload Evidence Files

Please attach/submit any evidence (i.e. pictures, audio/video recordings, documentation, witness statements, etc..).
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Legal Acknowledgments
Do you understand that if the Fayette County Attorney’s Office decides to proceed with criminal prosecution, that you will likely be required to testify in Court against the offending party, who will also be present for that testimony and have the opportunity to ask you questions (cross-examine) you regarding your complaint?
Do you agree to testify against the Offending Party?
Do you understand that if the Offending Party is found guilty of Lexington-Fayette County, Code of Ordinances, Section 14-72 (10), Nuisances Created by Animals, that the Offending Party may only be required to pay a fine to the Court?
Do you understand that the Fayette County Attorney’s Office will be required to provide the Offending party with a copy of your answers to this document as well as any evidence you provide to support your claim?
Do you agree to allow the Fayette County Attorney’s Office to provide the Offending party with a copy of your answers to this document as well as any evidence you provide?
Do you understand that Criminal Prosecution under this ordinance does not provide remedies such as removal of the animal, requiring the animal be kept indoors, requiring muzzles or other noise prevention devices to be worn, or any other remedy that would stop the noise from reoccurring?
Do you still wish to proceed with the complaint?
Noise Log

Please complete the attached log detailing date/time/duration/type of noise complaint in the past 30 days:
Noise Description
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Time

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Duration
Comments
Final Acknowledgment & Signature

Please note that a prosecutor will review your answers, all evidence you submit, and the proposed complaint to determine whether the evidence is sufficient to prove in Court beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the highest legal standard and often complaints are rejected due to insufficient evidence to move forward. Further, the local ordinance requires that the noise must be one that would “annoy or disturb a reasonable person of normal sensitivities.” This will also be taken into consideration to determine whether or not criminal prosecution is warranted in your case.
E-Signature
Signature Date

MonthDayYear
Date
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APPLICATION FOR NOISE / DOG BARKING COMPLAINT

Complainant Information

Complainant's Contact Information

Offender Information

Location, Noise Description, & General Complaint

Neighborhood / HOA Involvement

Household Members & Witnesses

Evidence

Legal Acknowledgments

Noise Log

Final Acknowledgment & Signature