Appearance ticket; definition, form and content

An appearance ticket is a written notice issued and subscribed by a peace officer authorized to issue an appearance ticket, directing a designated person to appear in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands at a future date in connection with his alleged commission of a misdemeanor offense. A notice conforming to this definition constitutes an appearance ticket regardless of whether it is referred to in some other provision of law as a summons or by any other name or title.