778.26 Citation procedure; violation of land trespass laws.

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(1)The citation procedures established by this section may be used only in an action to recover a forfeiture under s. 943.13 . The citation form provided by this section may serve as the initial pleading for the action and is adequate process to give a court jurisdiction over the person if the citation is filed with the circuit court.

(2)A citation under this section shall be signed by an officer who has authority to make arrests for the violation and shall contain substantially the following information:

(a)The name, address and date of birth of the defendant.

(b)The name and department of the issuing officer.

(c)The violation alleged, the time and place of occurrence, a statement that the defendant committed the violation, the statute violated and a designation of the violation in language which can be readily understood by a person making a reasonable effort to do so.

(d)A date, time and place for the court appearance, and a notice to appear.

(e)The maximum forfeiture, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814 , for which the defendant is liable.

(f)Provisions for deposit and stipulation in lieu of a court appearance.