Sec. 34-5Warrant or summons; issuance
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Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter lays out how Ashburn's municipal court runs: when it meets, how tickets and summonses get served, what happens if you miss court, and how bonds work. It also sets up the court-appointed defense lawyer and city prosecutor positions, and the extra charges added on top of fines. If you ever get a city citation, this is the chapter that explains the process.
It shall be the duty of any member of the police department, in all cases where a complaint is made or information obtained of any violation of any of the laws or of the city, to issue an accusation/summons in the name of the city and directed to the accused, requiring the accused to appear before the to answer such charge, which accusation/summons shall designate the time and place of trial. It shall be signed by the officer issuing the accusation/summons, and a copy thereof shall be served upon the accused either personally or by leaving the copy at his place of residence by the issuing officer.
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
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Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH34CO_ARTIINGE_S34-5WASUIS
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