POSTPONED: Public Appeal Hearing - May 15, 2024

Multnomah County Ordinance provides that Animal Services shall hold a public hearing on any properly filed appeal to Notices of Infraction (NOI), or Potentially Dangerous Dog Classification.

HEARINGS OFFICER: Mary Pool

View the Livestream

2:00 PM - Chase, Amy (NOI 101875, 101876)

Witnesses:

• Officer Nathan Leaven

The County will be represented by David Blankfeld.

Amy Chase will be represented by Robert Babcock.

3:00 PM - McCool, Cheryl (NOI 102066)

Witnesses:

• Officer Chris Silva
• Twanya Valdes

The County will be represented by David Blankfeld.

Cheryl McCool will be represented by Robert Babcock.

About Public Appeal Hearings

Multnomah County Ordinance provides that an Animal Services Hearings Officer shall hold a public hearing on any properly filed appeal to Notices of Infraction (NOI), or Potentially Dangerous Animal Classifications.

How to Appeal a Notice of Infraction (NOI)

How to Appeal a Potentially Dangerous Dog or Animal Classification

Defendants or counsel can provide the names and e-mail addresses of witnesses to appear, or any guests to attend the hearing in support of the defendant to Nicole Hagen (Nicole.Hagen@multco.us), and an invitation to the in-person or virtual hearing will be provided by e-mail. 

Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing for your case may result in forfeiture of any right to any further appeal for the related violation or determination.

Hearings are open for public attendance.

Hearing Days & Times

• Public Appeal Hearings are normally held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 1 pm (as needed)

Rules of Conduct for Public Appeal Hearings

• No recording of the hearing by any unauthorized persons.
• Participants and witnesses must remain on mute (if virtual), or silent unless they are testifying, questioning witnesses or answering questions.
• Only one person shall speak at a time.
• No profanity or abusive behavior will be tolerated.
• Inspection of personal items may occur upon entry to the hearings room
• No large bags, backpacks, or purses will be allowed into the hearings room
• No weapons of any kind
• Cell phones must be muted
• No pets are allowed
• The Hearing’s Office reserves the right to remove any individual from the hearing

To submit evidence for hearings

• E-mail photos, documents, or other relevant files to Nicole Hagen at Nicole.Hagen@multco.us 
• Reference the case number in the e-mail subject line and body
• Evidence must be submitted by 5 pm on the day before the hearing. All evidence will be distributed by e-mail on the day of the hearing to:
  • The hearings officer
  • The defendant and their legal counsel
  • The county representative