Colorado § 16-2.3-103 - Summons and complaint for civil infractions.
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§ 16-2.3-103. Summons and complaint for civil infractions.
(1) A summons and complaint may be issued by any peace officer for an offense constituting a civil infraction committed in the peace officer's presence or, if not committed in the peace officer's presence, that the peace officer has probable cause to believe was committed and probable cause to believe was committed by the person charged. Except for penalty assessment notices, which must be handled pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 16-2-201 or 16-2.3-102, a copy of a summons and complaint issued must be filed immediately with the county court before which appearance is required, and a second copy must be given to the district attorney or deputy district attorney for the county.
(2) A summons issued by the county court for a civil infraction may be served by giving a copy to the person or by leaving a copy at the person's usual place of abode with a person over the age of eighteen years residing therein, or by mailing a copy to the person's last-known address by certified mail, return receipt requested, not less than fourteen days prior to the time the person is required to appear. Service by mail is complete upon the return of the receipt signed by the person. Personal service must be made by any disinterested party over eighteen years of age.
Source: L. 2022: Entire article R&RE, (HB 22-1229), ch. 68, p. 336, § 1, effective March 1.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-2.3-103 ("Summons and complaint for civil infractions.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. 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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