(a) If a person cited for an offense for which a scheduled amount of bail or a fine has been established does not contest the citation, the person may mail or personally deliver to the clerk of the court with appropriate jurisdiction if a bailable offense, or to the clerk of the municipality that issued the citation if a scheduled municipal fine, the amount of the bail or fine indicated on the citation for the offense together with a copy of the citation signed by the person indicating the person's waiver of court appearance, entry of plea of no contest, and forfeiture of bail or fine. The citation with the bail or fine shall be mailed or personally delivered on or before the 30th day after the date the citation was issued.
(b) When bail or a fine is forfeited under this section, a judgment of conviction shall be entered. The bail or fine paid is complete satisfaction for the offense.
(c) Disposition of an offense under (a) of this section may not occur unless the person cited for the offense pays the surcharge prescribed in AS 12.55.039 in addition to the scheduled bail or fine amount. The surcharge required to be paid under this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund and accounted for under AS 37.05.142.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 12. Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 25. Arrests and Citations
Sec. 12.25.175. Uniform citation format and procedure.
Sec. 12.25.180. When peace officer may issue citation or take person before the court.
Sec. 12.25.190. When person to be given five-day notice to appear in court.
Sec. 12.25.195. Disposition of scheduled offenses.
Sec. 12.25.200. Form for citations.
Sec. 12.25.210. Disposition and records of citations.
Sec. 12.25.220. When copy of citation considered a lawful complaint.
Sec. 12.25.230. Failure to obey citation; limitation on penalty.