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§ 9-56-43 — When citations/summonses deemed lawful complaints for prosecution

Memphis Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 33: codified through Ordinance No. 5959, enacted May 12, 2026) · Memphis Code of Ordinances § 9-56-43

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Sec. 9-56-43. - When citations/summonses deemed lawful complaints for prosecution.

An employee designated as provided in section 9-56-42 of this chapter is authorized to issue misdemeanor citations, in lieu of arrest, for violations of this chapter or sections 9-96-2 , 9-96-6 and 11-52-1. In the event the form of such citation includes information and is sworn to, it shall be deemed to be a lawful complaint for the purpose of prosecution under the section specified.

(Ord. No. 5707, § 15-43, 9-25-2018)