# Criminal Citation

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RqMjkNJ0fgxLg2NEgI3BrJ

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Citation

**Alternative Labels:**

- Ticket

**Translations:**

- de-de: Zitierung
- en-gb: Citation
- es-es: Cita
- es-mx: Cita
- fr-fr: Citation
- he-il: ציטוט
- hi-in: उद्धरण
- ja-jp: 引用
- pt-br: Citação
- zh-cn: 引用

## Definition

In the context of criminal law, a citation is a formal notice or document issued by law enforcement officers to an individual, alleging a minor violation or offense, such as a traffic infraction. Rather than arresting the individual, the citation instructs them to appear in court on a specified date to address the violation, or in some cases, to pay a fine or take corrective action. Failure to comply with the terms of a citation can lead to additional penalties or warrants for arrest.

## Sub Class Of

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## Parent Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RBzKD0m4cOqOWbAWi9P2rtA

## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7u1GstOpfAmZ3mI7yFcbgU
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/Rwlacj5u1wGL6ZMuJlmLcV

**Deprecated:** False