Allegations of Violations.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 305-57
in effect305-57. Allegations of Violations.
1. a. The city clerk shall accept from any individual, either personally or on behalf of an organization or governmental body, a sworn statement on a form provided by the city clerk which states the name of any person alleged to have committed a violation of this subchapter and which sets forth details of the alleged violation. The city clerk shall forward the sworn statement to the accused and to the city attorney for review.
b. If the city attorney determines that the sworn statement does not allege facts sufficient to constitute a violation of this subchapter, the city attorney shall so notify the city clerk, the complainant and the accused.
c. If the city attorney determines that the sworn statement alleges facts that, if true, would be sufficient to constitute a violation of this subchapter, the city attorney may make a further investigation with respect to such alleged violation and prepare and file a summons and complaint in municipal court if appropriate.
2. No later than April 1 of each year, the city attorney shall file a report with the mayor and the common council concerning actions the city attorney has taken under this section and the disposition of those actions, including a summary of its determinations.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-3/CH305.pdf#page=11Fetched: 10/26/2026