8-301. Commencement of proceedings A proceeding under this chapter may be commenced by one of the following procedures: 1. By transfer of a case from another court as provided in section 8-302. 2. By the filing of a petition by the county attorney. 3. For an offense other than a felony, by the referral of a uniform Arizona traffic ticket and complaint form.
Arizona Legal Code
§ 8.301
Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/8/00301.htm· Version 2026