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**PLEASE READ:
Wasco County will not disclose complainant's personal information (unless disclosure is required by law) if the complainant elects to submit their name, home address, personal telephone number or e-mail address on the condition that such information be kept confidential. See ORS 192.502(4).
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COMPLAINT INTAKE AND CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
While both anonymous and signed written complaints are accepted, it is up to the discretion of the Compliance Officer as to the level of action given to anonymous complaints.
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Under Oregon law, the contents of this complaint become a matter of public record and may be disclosed to the public unless disclosure is prohibited or nondisclosure is authorized by law. The County is required by law to disclose a complainant's name if complainant is going to be a witness in an enforcement hearing.
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Complainants bear the burden to know the law governing disclosure of public records. Complainants concerned with personal safety are directed to ORS 192.445 (1) and OAR 137-004-0800. Complainants concerned with personal privacy are directed or ORS 192.502 (2).
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*Date:
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*Address or Location of Violation
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City
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Nearest Cross Street/Directions
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Resident Name
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Resident Phone
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Property Owner Name
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Property Owner Phone
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Property Owner Address (if known)
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*Details of Complaint (be specific)
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*ARE THERE ANY KNOWN OR SUSPECTED HAZARDS AT THIS LOCATION? IE: Dangerous or unstable residents, dogs, criminal activity, etc
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yes
no
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If yes, identify hazard in detail
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Complainant Name (Your Information NOTE: phone # or email needed if you want to receive updates on the compliance process)
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Complainant Address
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Complainant City, State and Zip
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Email Address:
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Daytime Phone
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I would like my personal information to be kept confidential as allowed by law.
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yes
no
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If this information is being submitted on the condition that it be kept confidential to the extent allowed by law (see confidentiality policy at top of this form), what is the reason for confidentiality? (required)
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Personal safety or safety of other(s)
Safety of personal property
Personal privacy concerns
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Explanation (required)
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*I would like to receive updates on the compliance process (email or phone # is necessary)
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yes
no
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*Can violation be seen from the road?
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Yes
No
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If not visible from the road, what is the best inspection point?
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*Is the violating property a neighbor?
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Yes
No
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*Do you give the Code Enforcement Officer permission to use your property for viewing the violation?
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Yes
No
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If not, why
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*Will you, the complainant, testify in court should the need arise?
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Yes
No
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*I hereby certify that all information submitted on and with this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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Yes
No
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*I also understand that the property violation information contained in this complaint will become a public record and will be available upon request once the violation is resolved.
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Yes
No
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