§ 14-10. Initiation of proceedings.

(a)

A proceeding in the municipal court is initiated by the filing of a complaint or the service of a summons and complaint by any means provided in this Code, the statutes of this state, or the Colorado Municipal Court Rules, or in any manner that provides due process of law.

(b)

A parking ticket and a penalty assessment are forms of a summons and complaint.

(c)

In a municipal court action it is sufficient in a complaint or summons and complaint to charge a violation of the Charter, this Code, or any ordinance of the city alleged to have been violated by referring to the section describing such violation, without referring to any subsection under the section violated.

(d)

A peace officer may serve any process issued by the municipal court anywhere within the county.

State law reference

General duties of chief of police, C.R.S. § 31-4-112.