40-13-62
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40-13-62.
When
any person cited for a traffic violation pursuant to this article fails to
appear in court on the date specified in the citation and in accordance with his
written promise to appear, unless such person has posted a cash bond as provided
in this article, the traffic violations bureau thereupon loses jurisdiction and
the citation shall be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney of the court who
shall have an accusation issued against such person. Upon motion of the
prosecuting attorney, a bench warrant shall issue based on the accusation for
the arrest of the defendant. The defendant´s case shall be docketed by the
clerk of the court and handled as all other misdemeanors.