Surfing the internet for code enforcement Presented by: Liana Teague Hernando county solid waste & recycling f.ac.e. webmaster

purpose How to Research Code Enforcement Cases using the Internet 1 Finding Other Important (or Interesting) Information 2 Staying Safe on the Internet 3 How to use the F.A.C.E. Website 4

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researching code enforcement cases Find Property Owner Information using Property Appraiser Data Hernando County Property Appraiser: https://www.hernandocountygis-fl.us/PropertySearch/

researching code enforcement cases Hard to Find Property Owners Hernando County Property Appraiser: https://www.hernandocountygis-fl.us/PropertySearch/

researching code enforcement cases Exempt from Florida Statutes F.S. 119.071 The home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of current or former code enforcement officers; the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and places of employment of the spouses and children of such personnel; and the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by the children of such personnel are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. Must notify that you want to be exempt

researching code enforcement cases Hard to Find Property Owners Hernando County Property Appraiser: https://www.hernandocountygis-fl.us/PropertySearch/

researching code enforcement cases Use nearby landmarks to obtain the parcel or key # Contact your property appraiser’s office for owner information Hernando County Property Appraiser: https://www.hernandocountygis-fl.us/PropertySearch/

researching code enforcement cases Geographic Searches and Mailing Lists Education / Community Trash Pickup Locations Hernando County Property Appraiser: https://www.hernandocountygis-fl.us/PropertySearch/

researching code enforcement cases Print Owner Report or Mailing List Print in PDF, Excel, Tab Delimited, Word Contact Property Appraiser/GIS for more complicated lists Hernando County Property Appraiser: https://www.hernandocountygis-fl.us/PropertySearch/

researching code enforcement cases Use neighboring County/City websites for information Be familiar with your zip codes Looking for primary addresses for out of County owners Illegal dumping cases

researching code enforcement cases Florida Division of Corporations: Sunbiz.org Chapter 162.12 For property owned by a corporation, notices may be provided by certified mail to the registered agent of the corporation. Florida Division of Corporations: http://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz

researching code enforcement cases Images may contain phone numbers or email addresses (Amendments) Florida Division of Corporations: http://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz

researching code enforcement cases Florida Division of Corporations: http://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz

researching code enforcement cases Clerk of Court Websites provide information on all types of court cases Foreclosures Evictions Criminal Cases Traffic, Family Law, Civil Document Images often provide a wealth of contact information

researching code enforcement cases Court cases are not usually searchable by address. Hernando County Clerk of Court: http://hernandoclerk.com

researching code enforcement cases Hernando County Clerk of Court: http://hernandoclerk.com

researching code enforcement cases Key Terms to Search for in foreclosure and eviction cases: Lis Pendens: Initial filing in a foreclosure case Petition for Eviction: Initial filing in an eviction case Summons: An order to appear before the judge Complaint, Answer or Response: Documents filed by the parties Final Judgment: Usually the final decision in the case

researching code enforcement cases Key Terms to Search for in foreclosure and eviction cases: Notice of Sale: Notice of pending foreclosure sale, property often returns to bank Certificate of Title: Issued to purchaser; Check property appraiser for new ownership Writ of Possession: Order to remove persons/property and give possession to owner Document Images may contain new contact information

researching code enforcement cases Sheriff’s Department or Florida Dept of Corrections Websites Search for arrest reports and status of arrested persons. Hernando County Sheriff’s Department: http://www.hernandosheriff.org

researching code enforcement cases Verify Information Release Date Safety Alternative options for compliance if person is in jail Hernando County Sheriff’s Department: http://www.hernandosheriff.org

researching code enforcement cases Internet equivalent of the old fashioned telephone book https://www.whitepages.com http://www.addresses.com http://www.zabasearch.com Look for free sites versus paid sites Try several sites to search for information https://411.info https://www.google.com https://www.bing.com

researching code enforcement cases Florida Dept of Business & Professional Regulation Verify a business license (Contractors, Realtors) Instant public records search Open a search with sortable files in excel Includes addresses and phone numbers http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/online-services

researching code enforcement cases Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Resources Verify a business license Consumer Rights & Responsibilities Concealed Weapons Energy Health and Safety Do Not Call List Identity Theft Recreation & Leisure Scams and Fraud Veterans https://www.freshfromflorida.com/

researching code enforcement cases Florida Department of Agriculture Florida Forest Services Agriculture Industry Food & Nutrition Education Energy Water Medical Marijuana Licensing https://www.freshfromflorida.com/

researching code enforcement cases Florida Department of Health Licensing and Regulation Environmental Health Air: Mold, Radon, Carbon Monoxide Water: Drinking Water, Beaches and Pools, Sewage, Wells Contaminates: Biomedical and Hazardous Waste Consumer Safety Community Environment http://www.floridahealth.gov/

researching code enforcement cases Florida Department of Health Sanitary Nuisances Medical Marijuana Septic Tanks Environmental Testing Laboratories Statistics & Data Florida Administrative Codes and Rules http://www.floridahealth.gov/

Other important information Florida Department of Transportation Construction Projects, Lane Closures, Completion Dates Sign up for email alerts Litter campaigns http://cleanflroads.com http://www.fdot.gov

Other important information Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Administrative Codes / GIS Data The Division of Air Resource Management The Division of Water Resource Management The Division of Waste Management The Florida Geological Survey: water, mineral, energy resources The Office of Emergency Response https://floridadep.gov

Other important information https://floridadep.gov

Other important information Water Management District: SWFWMD Water reuse week Water Conservation Month Free publications May have local office that already does this, can work jointly on education efforts https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us

Other important information Finding ordinances, codes and statutes Municode: https://library.municode.com Local Ordinances from across the country Historical changes to ordinances Florida Administrative Codes: https://www.flrules.org Contains Administrative Rules for State Agencies Florida Statutes: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes The Statutory Laws of Florida

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