The citation shall contain a certificate by the complainant or by the Sheriff to the effect that the complainant or Sheriff has reasonable grounds to believe and does believe that the person cited committed the offense contrary to law. If the certification is made by the Sheriff or any peace officer, it need not be made before a magistrate or any other person. A private person shall certify before a magistrate, clerk, or deputy clerk of the court, and this action will be entered in the court record. A certificate conforming to this section shall be deemed equivalent to a sworn complaint.
(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)