Section 1-6-6 Service of Citation
Except as otherwise required by the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure or the Arizona Rules of Procedure in Civil Traffic Violation Cases, a copy of each citation or complaint shall be served as follows:
A. Hand Delivery. By hand delivery to the alleged violator or to a resident, of at least sixteen (16) years of age, of the last known address of the alleged violator.
B. United States Mail. By United States certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the alleged violator to the last known address of the alleged violator. Service by mail is deemed complete upon deposit in the United States mail.
C. Alternate Methods. With authorization from the Magistrate Court, by an alternate method of service set forth in the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure. [Ordinance #376, 2016; Resolution #1529, 2016; prior code § 1-8-6.]