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What
are the hours of operation?
We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
What are
the curfew hours in the Village of New Lenox?
Village Ordinance Sec. 54-161 states it shall be unlawful
for any person less than 17 years of age to be present
at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street
or highway at the following times, unless accompanied
and supervised by a parent, legal guardian or other
responsible companion at least 18 years of age approved
by a parent or legal guardian or unless engaged in
a business or occupation which the laws of the state
authorize a person less than 17 years of age to perform:
(1) Between one minute after midnight
(12:01 a.m.) and 6:00 a.m. Saturday;
(2) Between one minute after midnight
(12:01 a.m.) and 6:00 a.m. Sunday; and
(3) Between 11:00 p.m. on Sunday to
Thursday, inclusive, and 6:00 a.m. on the following
day.
(b) It shall be unlawful for a parent,
legal guardian or other person to knowingly permit
a person in his custody or control to violate any provision
of this section.
Where is
local traffic court held?
Local traffic court for New Lenox is held
at 23320 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, Illinois (This
is the Jabaay’s or CD n Me Building)
Where do
I pay a local traffic citation?
All payments for local traffic citations are
made to the Will
County Circuit Clerk’s Office at
14 W. Jefferson, Joliet, Illinois. Any questions
regarding these citations can be directed to their
office at 815-727-8592.
Where and
how do I pay a local ordinance or parking ticket?
If you would like to pay your local ordinance
or parking ticket you may do so by mailing check or
money order to New Lenox Police Department, Traffic
Compliance Administrator, 701 W. Haven, New Lenox,
Illinois, 60451. You may also pay in person by
cash, check or money order at the above location between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Monday – Friday.
What if
I want to dispute my local ordinance or parking
ticket?
You may mail in your ticket with the appropriate
box marked to request a hearing or call 815-485-3188
during office hours 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday. If you do not pay the citation
prior to the due date you will automatically receive
a notice in the mail with a hearing date. This
notice will be sent to the address on the citation
or to the current address on the vehicle registration. If
you have a recent change of address please contact
us at the above number. Hearings are held in
the evening at the New Lenox Village Hall’s Council
Chambers, 701 W. Haven Avenue, New Lenox, Illinois
Where can
I obtain information on New Lenox Village Ordinances?
Information on Village Ordinances can be obtained
by visiting the Municode website.
How do I
obtain a handicap parking placard?
Temporary and permanent handicap placards
can only be obtained through the Illinois
Secretary of State’s Office.
Who
do I contact to get my child car seat installed or checked?
New Lenox Police Department has several Certified
Child Safety Seat Technicians. Car Seat checks
are usually done by appointment. For more information
or to make an appointment contact the Community Policing
Division at 815-462-6100.
What do
I do if I have a complaint of Loud Noise?
If you have a complaint of this nature you
may contact the non emergency police number 815-485-2500
(24 hours a day.)
Village Ordinance Sec. 54-131 states
that it shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue,
or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary
or unusual noise or any noise which annoys, disturbs,
injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace
or safety of others within the village.
Examples of prohibited noises are from
construction or maintenance activities including noises
such as hammering, sawing, drilling, excavating, heavy
construction vehicles and equipment operation, pumping,
sandblasting, etc., except when said noise occurs between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, and 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Saturdays and
Sundays. Noise emanated from construction projects
for the state, village, or Will County public works
projects, as well as noises from emergency construction
or maintenance functions, are exempt from this provision.
How do I
obtain a copy of a police report?
Citizens that want to obtain copies of reports
and/or data maintained by the police department may
request the information from the Records Division during
the office hours of Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00
p.m.
The fee for copies of an Illinois Motorist
Crash Report is $5.00.
All other reports require a Freedom
of Information Request (F.O.I.A.) form to be
completed. This request takes seven business days
to be fulfilled. All reports (excluding crash
reports) must be picked up in person by the requestor
with proper photo identification. All requests
filled under F.O.I.A. will be charged at a rate of $.07
per page.
If you should have any questions regarding
the Freedom of Information Act or Police Records, you
may call 815-462-6100 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.
– 5:00 p.m.
Who do I
contact with an Animal Complaint?
If you have an animal complaint including
strays, lost, found or barking animals call the non-emergency
police number 815-485-2500. The New Lenox Police
Department does not have the ability to handle wildlife
issues and would direct you to contact a wildlife removal
and relocation company. If the animal poses a
threat do not hesitate to dial 9-1-1.
Who do I
contact regarding an Abandoned Vehicle Complaint?
Village ordinance Sec. 90-315 states no person
shall leave any partially dismantled, non-operating,
wrecked or junked vehicle on any street or highway within
the village or on village property. This means
vehicles parked in the village should appear to be in
working order with inflated tires, current state registration
and current village sticker must be on the vehicle.
If you would like to make a complaint of an abandoned
vehicle contact the non-emergency police number at 815-485-2500
or complete an Action
Request Form.
Does the
New Lenox Police Department offer the opportunity
to fulfill community service hours?
Due to confidentiality and liability issues
the New Lenox Police Department does not provide this
service. We suggest that residents contact their
local churches and not-for-profit organizations to
fulfill their service hours.
What should
I do if I am the victim of domestic violence?
If you are a victim dial 9-1-1 and make a
police report.
Domestic violence is not confined to
certain groups. Anyone can be a victim of domestic
violence. Everyone argues or fights with their partner
or spouse now and then. When that quarrel gets out
of control and turns to physical violence or abuse
it becomes a crime.
If you leave your spouse or partner, you
may need some help, financial or otherwise. There are
resources available. Counselors at any of the domestic
violence programs or shelters can help you analyze
your choices and work out a plan. In addition,
Officer Aurena Davis of the Community Policing Division
serves as a domestic violence advocate and can be contacted
with domestic violence questions.
Will the
New Lenox Police Department take my fingerprints
for a job application or professional license?
The New Lenox Police Department will take
fingerprints for job applications, a professional license
or immigration purposes for residents of New Lenox. Fingerprinting
is done on a walk-in basis.
Will the
Police Department watch my house while I am out
of town?
Yes. If you would like to request a vacation watch
call 815-485-2500 prior to leaving for vacation and
an officer will respond to your home to fill out paperwork
in response to your request. |
