(a) Commencing a Civil Traffic or Civil Boating Case. A civil traffic or civil boating case is commenced by filing with the court an Arizona Traffic Ticket and Complaint in accordance with Article 4, Chapter 5, Title 28, Arizona Revised Statutes or by filing a long form complaint pursuant to Rule 2.3 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure.

(b) Commencing a Civil Marijuana Case. The State may commence a civil marijuana case pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-2853 by filing with the court an Arizona Traffic Ticket and Complaint or by filing a long form complaint under Rule 2.3 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure.

(c) Commencing a Parking or Standing Case. A parking or standing case is commenced by filing with the court an Arizona Traffic Ticket and Complaint, or a notice of violation for a local ordinance, charter, or regulation in accordance with Article 4, Chapter 5, Title 28, Arizona Revised Statutes. Vehicle parking and standing offenses do not require that the initial notification or a subsequent summons and complaint be personally served. If it becomes necessary to issue a summons and complaint because there is not a satisfactory response to the initial notice of a parking or standing violation, a summons and complaint may be sent by regular mail to the address provided to the Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division by the individual made responsible for the alleged violation. Service of a summons and complaint is complete on mailing.