If the form of citation provided under AS 12.25.200 includes information and is sworn to as required under the laws of this state in respect to a complaint charging commission of the offense alleged in the citation, then the citation when filed with a court having jurisdiction is considered to be a lawful complaint for the purpose of prosecution.
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.