Summons

Pursuant to Traffic Rule 3(E)(1); Tickets that solely allege one or more minor misdemeanor violations must initially be issued by summons.

(E) Duty of law enforcement officer.

(1) A law enforcement officer who issues a ticket shall complete and sign the ticket, serve

a copy of the completed ticket on the defendant, and, without unnecessary delay, file the court

copy with the court. If the issuing officer personally serves a copy of the completed ticket on the

defendant, the issuing officer shall note the date of personal service on the ticket in the space

provided. If the issuing officer is unable to serve a copy of the completed ticket on the

defendant,the completed ticket may be served by another law enforcement officer of the law enforcement

agency issuing the ticket or filed with the clerk of the court for issuance of a warrant or summons

pursuant to Crim. R. 4. Tickets that solely allege one or more minor misdemeanor violations

must initially be issued by summons.