Section 80. Civil summons ticket

A. The department must prepare a civil summons ticket for use in implementing this chapter.

B. In addition to any information the department deems necessary, the ticket must contain the following information:

1. A statement notifying the recipient that he may make an appearance in person or in writing by mail to the department prior to the date fixed for trial in court;

2. A statement that any person so appearing may enter a waiver of trial, admit liability, and pay the civil penalty established for the offense charged;

3. The physical address, hours of operation, and mailing address for the local or district health department responsible for issuing the civil summons;

4. A statement that civil penalties may be paid only by cashier's check or certified check made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia; and

5. The date fixed for trial in general district court.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. September 13, 2013.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-164 of the Code of Virginia.