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Do Animal Control Officers file criminal charges against dog owners?

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Do Animal Control Officers file criminal charges against dog owners?

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Yes, the Deputy Wardens with the Franklin County Department of Animal Care and Control file approximately 5,000 charges against dog owners each year in Franklin County Municipal Court. The penalties for these offenses range from a small fine for a first offense of failing to license a dog, to a maximum of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine for violating the laws pertaining to Pit Bulls.