[Code 1975 §15.15(4); CC 1989 §13-37]
In traffic cases, the complaint or information and summons shall
be substantially in the form prescribed by the Supreme Court of the
State and when such ticket is executed in the manner provided by law
it shall be deemed to be lawful information for the purpose of prosecution
in the Municipal Court for offenses set out in this Title.
[Code 1975 §15.15(6); CC 1989 §13-39]
A.
The Chief
of Police, or other responsible officer, shall cause the original
copy of every traffic ticket issued to an alleged violator of any
of the provisions of this Title to be deposited with the Prosecuting
Attorney or his/her duly authorized representative in the manner provided
by law or court rule.
B.
It shall
be unlawful and official misconduct for any Police Officer or other
officer or public employee to dispose of, alter, or deface a traffic
ticket or any copies thereof, or the record of the issuance or disposition
of any traffic ticket or warrant in a manner other than authorized.
C.
The Chief
of Police shall require the return to him/her of every traffic ticket
issued to an alleged violator of any provisions of this Title, including
all copies thereof which have been spoiled or upon which any entry
has been made and not issued to an alleged violator. Such latter cases
shall require a concise statement by the officer, approved by his/her
immediate supervisor, as to the reason the ticket was spoiled or not
issued.
D.
The Chief
of Police shall cause to be maintained a record of all warrants issued
by the Municipal Court which are delivered to the Police Department
for service, and of the final disposition of all warrants.
