§398.4. When copy of citation shall be deemed a lawful complaint

            In the event the citation form provided for in this Part is sworn to and includes the necessary information required under the general laws of this state with respect to a complaint which charges commission of the offense alleged in the citation to have been committed, then such citation, when filed with a court of proper jurisdiction, shall be deemed to be a lawful complaint for the purpose of prosecution under this Part. An electronic signature from a notary or ex officio notary shall be authorized for this purpose.

            Added by Acts 1968, No. 273, §5; Acts 2023, No. 68, §1.