Section 12.25.200. Form for citations.

   (a) The chief administrative officer of each law enforcement agency or other agency authorized to issue citations in the state is responsible for the issuance of books containing appropriate citations, and shall maintain a record of each book and each citation contained in it and shall require and retain a receipt for every book issued to a peace officer or other person authorized to issue citations.
   (b) A citation issued under AS 12.25.180 or other law authorizing the issuance of a citation must be in writing and indicate, if applicable,
        (1) the amount of bail or fine and the surcharge applicable to the offense;
        (2) the procedure a person must follow in responding to the citation;
        (3) that, if the person fails to pay the bail or fine, the person must appear in court;
        (4) that failure to pay the bail or fine or appear in court for an offense involving a moving motor vehicle may result in
             (A) suspension of the person's driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a license; or
             (B) attachment of the person's permanent fund dividend to pay the fine plus court and collection costs under AS 28.05.155; and
        (5) that the person has a right to
             (A) a trial;
             (B) engage counsel;
             (C) confront and question witnesses;
             (D) testify;
             (E) subpoena witnesses on the person's behalf.

Authorities

12.25.175;12.25.220

Notes

Recent Bills that will modify this

HB 365 INCOME TAX; PERMANENT FUND TAX CREDIT

References

AS 12.25.175 Uniform citation format and procedure.
AS 12.25.220 When copy of citation considered a lawful complaint.

History

(Sec. 1 ch 31 SLA 1973; am Sec. 3 ch 76 SLA 1987; am Sec. 2 ch 47 SLA 1996; am Sec. 2 ch 56 SLA 1998; am Sec. 26 ch 29 SLA 2010)