Rule 2.1. Definitions

A. “Charging Document” means a complaint or civil citation. B. “City” means the City of Yuma or State of Arizona where implied or otherwise, such as in the title of the charging document. C. “City Code” means the City Charter, City Code, and City Ordinances of the City of Yuma. D. A “civil parking infraction” means any violation of a City Code section that regulates the time, place, or method of parking. E. A “civil violation” means any civil violation or infraction of the City Code, as defined in subsection C, or any section of Title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes pertaining to civil traffic violations in which the enforcement action undertaken may result in the imposition of a civil sanction or penalty. F. “Court” means the Municipal Court of the City of Yuma. G. “Defendant” means the person or entity charged with a violation of the City Code or Title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes pertaining to civil traffic. H. “Judicial officer” means a judge, magistrate, special magistrate, hearing officer, or limited special magistrate. I. “State” means the State of Arizona.