HB 15-1241: Changes to Contents of Criminal Summons

• Removes the requirement that criminal summons issued by peace officers include the defendant's license plate number and driver's license number.

• Eliminates the requirement for a space on paper summons for the defendant to execute a written promise to appear in court.

• Retains vehicle license number and driver's license number requirements only for summons submitted to the Department of Revenue and county courts in paper or electronic format.

• Takes effect August 5, 2015, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case approval by voters in November 2016 is required.