Sec. 28-240. Right to elect trial; notice

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.