How do I appeal my citation?
- You may request an administrative hearing to appeal a citation deemed valid (Review the Citation Letter)
- Your request for a hearing to appeal must be sent in writing within 20 calendar days from the date issued. You will be notified of a hearing date by mail
- Requests can be faxed to 305-375-2731 or mailed to the following address:
County Clerk, Code Enforcement
Intergovernmental Services Division
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1750
Miami, Florida 33128
- If ASD determines that the citation was issued in error, it will be promptly voided.
- If further information is required, contact will be made by mail to the owner. Voided citations take four weeks to clear. If the citation is valid, owner will receive a letter.
- Owners may contact 311 or go online after four weeks to log onto the Clerk of the Courts website and enter the Citation number to verify if citation was closed
- If citation was determined to be valid: ASD will mail a letter. If pet owner still does not agree with citation, pet owner must request an Appeals Hearing.

Animal Services
Annette Jose, Director
Pet Adoption and Protection Center
3599 NW 79 Avenue,
Doral, FL 33122