Voiding Citations

Overview

Sections 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 of the Florida UTC Procedures Manual outline the FLHSMV rules and procedures regarding voiding citations.

Section 3.2.4

If an officer needs to void a citation, all copies must be in the officer’s possession and marked VOID with a brief explanation and the officer’s initials. Only the arresting officer may void the citation.   Forward a copy to FLHSMV (Mail Stop 89)for accountability.   The agency CANNOT void citations once submitted to the COC.   Once submitted to the COC, court action is required (Dismissal, Nolle Prosequi, etc.)   Remember, it is unlawful and official misconduct for an officer to dispose of a citation other than as required by section 316.650, Florida Statutes.

The Bureau of Records’ Senior Liaison Officers will periodically audit agencies’ citation inventory for accountability purposes pursuant to section 316.650,Florida Statutes. SLOs conduct audits more frequently at the agency’s requestor if FLHSMV believes additional audits are necessary.

Section 3.2.5

Void Procedure for TraCS