As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
APPEARANCE TICKET
A written notice issued and subscribed by a public servant authorized
by law to issue the same, directing a designated person to appear
in a designated local criminal court at a designated future time charging
him with the commission of a designated offense. A notice conforming to such
definition constitutes an "appearance ticket," regardless of whether it is
referred to in some other provision of law as a “summons” or by
any other name or title. This section shall take precedence over any prior
section relative to the issuance or the time for issuance of an appearance
ticket or violation.
The following persons are hereby authorized and empowered to issue and
serve appearance tickets, provided that the issuance thereof is made pursuant
to their statutory authority and is otherwise consistent with the terms and
provisions of this chapter:
Every appearance ticket that is issued pursuant to the provisions of
this chapter shall include the following:
A. The name and address of the party(ies) to whom the ticket
is issued.
B. The citation of law(s) and the appropriate section(s)
allegedly violated.
C. The place and date of the alleged violation(s).
D. The place, date and time that the party(ies) is (are)
required to appear in court.
E. The date of issuance of the appearance ticket(s).
F. The title and signature of the issuing officer(s).
Prior to the issuance of an appearance ticket, the appropriate inspector
shall issue a written warning advising the designated offender that an appearance
ticket shall be issued if the violations observed by the inspector have not
been corrected within a specified time. The violations observed and the time
within which same shall be corrected shall be set forth, in writing, in the
warning.