City of Concordia

Misdemeanor Court

The Municipal Misdemeanor Court is the agency responsible for handling proceedings related to alleged violations of municipal regulations.

Public service

Where to find us

Visit our offices to complete procedures, file a defense, or check the status of your citations.

Misdemeanor Court

Rivadavia N° 632, Concordia, Entre Ríos
(0345) 421 1777 · Personnel, Administration and Records Office
Monday to Friday · 7:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Appointments are arranged in person or by phone.
Institutional

Legal framework and jurisdiction

Legal framework

The Misdemeanor Court operates under the Code of Procedure on Municipal Misdemeanors (Ordinance No. 17,938 and its amendments), which governs the administrative adjudication of misdemeanors, infractions, and violations committed within municipal limits.

Jurisdiction

It hears citations issued by the various municipal control areas within the Concordia city limits and areas under its jurisdiction, acting with functional independence in adjudicating each case.

Scope

Sources of citations

Citations are handled from the following municipal agencies and control areas.

01Traffic and Transportation
02General Inspection
03Food Safety
04Environmental Sanitation
05Public Works
06Veterinary Services
07Sanitation Services
08Tourism Security
Quick guide

Summary and requirements

Procedure summary

1

The citation is issued

A control agency records the violation and issues the corresponding citation.

2

Appearance

You appear before the Court within the deadline to exercise your right to a defense.

3

Hearing or voluntary payment

A defense hearing is held, or you may qualify for voluntary payment if this is your first offense.

4

Ruling and appeal

A ruling is issued; if you disagree, you may appeal it to the City Council.

Requirements

  • National ID of the person named in the citation, or of whoever is filing.
  • The citation or notice you received.
  • Proof of payment, if you are paying voluntarily.
  • Power of attorney or authorization, if filing on behalf of someone else.
Payment plans

Benefits and discounts

Percentage of interest waived depending on the payment method, under Ordinance No. 35,857.

Payment method Interest waivedMinimum per installmentFinancing interest
Cash 90%—0,00%
2 to 3 installments 80%1 Jurista1,00%
4 to 6 installments 60%1 Jurista1,00%
7 to 12 installments 40%1 Jurista1,00%

Reference values under Ordinance No. 35,857 (historically reported as in effect between October and November 2016). Check with the Court for current terms and percentages before enrolling in a payment plan.

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