Section 77-7-18 - Citation on misdemeanor or infraction charge(1) Any person subject to arrest or prosecution on a misdemeanor or infraction charge may be issued and delivered a citation that requires the person to appear at the court of the magistrate with territorial jurisdiction.(2) The following may issue the citation described in Subsection (1): (a) a peace officer, in lieu of or in addition to taking the person into custody;(b) any public official of any county or municipality charged with the enforcement of the law;(c) a port-of-entry agent as defined in Section 72-1-102;(d) an animal control officer of a county, municipality, or special service district under Title 17D, Chapter 1, Special Service District Act, who is authorized to provide animal control service; and(e) a volunteer authorized to issue a citation under Section 41-6a-217.Amended by Chapter 379, 2018 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/1/2018.Amended by Chapter 322, 2012 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/8/2012.Amended by Chapter 360, 2008 General Session