Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50.3
Record of hearing
Operative Text
The hearing officer shall keep a written summary of testimony and a copy of every notice or order, records of appearances, findings of fact and final determination, and such record shall be maintained as a public record. Stenographic minutes of every hearing shall be made and filed in the offices of the Code Enforcement Department. Such minutes shall be made available to any person requesting the same upon payment of a reasonable charge for copying pursuant to law. A copy to be furnished to appellant upon request, free of charge.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50.3, hearing officers conducting code-enforcement hearings are required to maintain a written summary of testimony, notices, orders, appearance records, findings of fact, and final determinations, all of which constitute public records. Stenographic minutes of every hearing must be prepared and filed with the Code Enforcement Department. Members of the public may obtain copies of these minutes by paying a reasonable copying fee, while the party who brought the appeal is entitled to receive a copy at no charge.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in code-enforcement proceedings under ch. 12 § 12-50.3 should be aware that all hearing records—including findings of fact and final determinations—are preserved as public documents with the Code Enforcement Department. Compliant operators generally retain their own copies of hearing notices and orders and confirm that the official record accurately reflects the proceedings. Because these records are publicly accessible, maintaining organized internal documentation alongside the official file is a common practice among property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-50.3 of the Poughkeepsie Code gives tenants and other interested parties the right to access the official record of any code-enforcement hearing, including testimony summaries, findings of fact, and final determinations. If you were the appellant in a hearing, you are entitled to receive a free copy of the stenographic minutes simply by requesting them from the Code Enforcement Department. Tenants who want to understand how to use these records—for example, in connection with housing complaints or other proceedings—may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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