However, because of limited funding and the large number of complaints, priority is based on degree of harm and the availability of evidence to support legal action. For both years, the county initiated six cases in the small claims court. Three were settled out of court and in three cases the county prevailed at the hearing. In addition, seven complaints have been referred to the county attorney for legal action. The aim of code enforcement is to gain early compliance in the easiest way possible.
Court action is a last resort utilized only when all other solutions fail.
Complaints involving the rural areas of Josephine County can be filed with the planning office during business hours. The mailing address is 510 NW 4th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526. Complaints can be filed with the county's Ordinance Administrator, by calling 474-5425. The telephone number is 474-6355. The name, address and telephone number of the person making the complaint 2.