Alaska § 12.25.175 - Uniform citation format and procedure.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 12.25.175 — Uniform citation format and procedure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.25.175. Uniform citation format and procedure.
(a) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, a citation issued by a peace officer or by another person who is authorized by law to issue a citation in the state must comply with standards concerning uniform citation format and procedure adopted by the Department of Public Safety. The standards must include (1) a statewide numbering system for citations;
(2) a requirement that a citation be made upon oath or affirmation before a person authorized by law to administer oaths or affirmations or signed with a certification under penalty of perjury that the citation is true and was personally served on the person charged or served in a manner permitted under (d) of this section;
(3) a requirement that the citation contain information required by AS 12.25.200 (b).
(b) The commissioner of public safety shall provide or prescribe citation forms for use by peace officers and other persons who are authorized by law to issue citations.
(c) The commissioner of public safety shall adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) to implement this section.
(d) The standards adopted by the department under (a) of this section must allow for service of a citation by other than personal service when the citation is for commission of an infraction or a violation for an offense other than an offense under AS 04.16.050 or an offense involving a moving motor vehicle, the offense is punishable by a fine of $500 or less, and the peace officer or other person authorized by law to issue the citation (1) leaves the citation in a conspicuous place on the vehicle or other personal or real property that was the subject of the infraction or violation; or
(2) serves the citation in a manner permitted for service of process under Rule 4, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 12.25.175
What does Alaska Statutes § 12.25.175 cover?
Section 12.25.175 ("Uniform citation format and procedure.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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