Subdivision 4. Trial for Civil Violation

A person who receives a citation may elect to stand trial for the offense by filing with the Department a notice of intention to stand trial. The notice shall be given at least five (5) days before the date of payment as set forth in the citation. On receipt of the notice of intention to stand trial, the Director shall forward to the District Court within thirty (30) days, a copy of the citation and the notice of intention to stand trial. On receipt of the citation, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and notify the defendant of the trial date. The County shall request that the court set a date for trial within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the citation.

If a person who receives a citation for a violation fails to pay the fine by the date of payment set forth in the citation and fails to file a notice of intention to stand trial, a formal notice of the violation shall be sent to the person's last known address. If the citation is not satisfied within fifteen (15) days from the date of the notice, the person is liable for an additional fine not to exceed twice the original fine. If, after fifteen (15) days, the citation is not satisfied, the Director may request adjudication of the case through the District Court. The District Court shall schedule the case for trial and summon the defendant to appear. The County shall request that the court set a date for trial within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the citation.