California AB2574 mandates procedures for hearings on potentially dangerous or vicious dogs.

California AB2574 outlines procedures for hearings when an animal control officer or law enforcement officer determines a dog is potentially dangerous or vicious. The chief officer of the public animal shelter or animal control department, the chief officer’s immediate supervisor, the head of the local law enforcement agency, or the agency head’s designee must petition the superior court for a hearing. The owner or keeper of the dog must be notified and served with a copy of the petition. The hearing must occur within five to ten working days after notice is served.

California AB2574 mandates procedures for hearings on potentially dangerous or vicious dogs.

California AB2574 outlines procedures for hearings when an animal control officer or law enforcement officer determines a dog is potentially dangerous or vicious. The chief officer of the public animal shelter or animal control department, the chief officer’s immediate supervisor, the head of the local law enforcement agency, or the agency head’s designee must petition the superior court for a hearing. The owner or keeper of the dog must be notified and served with a copy of the petition. The hearing must occur within five to ten working days after notice is served.