Avon introduces administrative appeal path to replace some town-court hearings

The Avon Town Council introduced Ordinance 2025-20 on May 8 to amend the town’s appeals procedures by adding an administrative hearing before the town manager for certain notices of violation, such as litter or public nuisance citations.

Staff said the change responds to the abolition of the town court and provides an administrative hearing as a first step so alleged violators can present evidence to a town designee and the town manager before any court filing. If the town manager’s determination is adverse to a violator, the transcript states the decision could be appealed to Hendricks County Circuit Court or Superior Court.

The stated goals of the amendment are to give alleged violators an administrative remedy, reduce costs for both the town and respondents by avoiding immediate court filings, and allow town staff to resolve violations administratively when appropriate. The ordinance was introduced for consideration; no final action was taken at the May 8 meeting.