Citation

(a) Charging Document. The charging document for a minor offense may be in the form of a citation. Each citation may name only one defendant and only one offense. Except as provided in subsection (h) below, a citation must name an individual as the defendant. Citations may not be filed with the court until the defendant has been served. (3) the procedure for responding to the citation, (4) the consequences of a failure to respond, (5) if forfeiture of seized items is authorized by statute or ordinance, the citation must list the seized items and state that they will be forfeited if defendant waives appearance by entering a no contest plea or if a default judgment is entered, and (6) the method used to serve the citation on the defendant. (d) Adequacy of Citation. If a citation meets the requirements set forth in the bulletin, it is presumed to provide adequate notice of the charges, the defendant's rights listed in AS 12.25.200, the procedure for responding to the citation, the consequences of failure to respond, and the potential for forfeiture. In addition, all citations filed with the court must comply with any standards adopted by the Department of Public Safety under AS 12.25.175. (e) Social Security Number. The defendant’s social security number may not appear on a citation. This subsection applies to citations issued on or after April 15, 2013. (f) Required Statements. The officer must state on the citation that the officer has probable cause to believe the defendant committed the offense but need not state the grounds for the probable cause determination beyond the essential facts. The officer must certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the citation is true and that the officer served the citation on the defendant as required by AS 12.25.175- 12.25.190. (g) Methods of Service of Citation. (1) Offenses Requiring Personal Service. The issuing officer must personally serve the citation on the defendant by handing the citation to the defendant if the citation charges one of the following: (A) an offense involving a moving motor vehicle, (B) an offense punishable by a fine of more than $500, or 3