Municipal Infractions (Uniform Civil Citations)

Municipal Infractions are civil citations used to obtain compliance with the City of Glenarden Code and issued by a Code Enforcement Officer.

When are Municipal Infractions Issued?

Generally, municipal infractions are issued after a person fails to comply with a warning or a notice of violation of the City of Glenarden Code. A warning notice or (Notice of Violation) may be in the form of a letter, door hanger or verbal communications. A written notice has a description of the violation, referenced code section, correction date and the name and telephone number of the issuing officer.

A municipal infraction may be issued without a prior warning if the circumstances dictate it should be issued immediately and a warning is not required by the City of Glenarden Code. Municipal infractions may be issued immediately to a repeat offender, out of state violator (solicitor), and when a City official witnesses the defendant committing a violation.

Municipal infractions are issued to each violator and, if occurring on private property, to all property owners on record. Tenants, resident agents, business owners and visitors may also receive a municipal infraction for certain violations. Multiple municipal infractions can be issued if the violation persist. A municipal infraction may be delivered personally, by certified restricted mail, first class mail or conspicuously posting on the property in violation. 

If You Receive a Municipal Infraction 

Read it carefully. Municipal infractions are court documents charging you with an offense. You may elect to:

• Pay the fine within 20 days of receipt, 
• Request a District Court trial within 15 days of receipt, or
• Contact a City of Glenarden Code Enforcement Officer for more information.