§ 11-202. Citations

   (a) Authority to serve. -- Any official authorized by the county commissioners to serve a citation may serve a citation on a person who the official believes is committing a civil infraction.

(b) Retention of copy of citation. -- The issuing authority shall retain a copy of the citation.

(c) Contents. -- The citation shall contain:

   (1) a certification by the official who issued the citation attesting to the truth of the matter set forth in the citation;

   (2) the name and address of the defendant;

   (3) the nature of the civil infraction;

   (4) the location and time that the civil infraction occurred;

   (5) the amount of the fine assessed;

   (6) the manner, location, and time in which the fine may be paid to the county; and

   (7) notice of the defendant's right to elect to stand trial.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 25B, § 13C(c); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.