1. (a) In a municipal infraction proceeding:

   1. (1) the District Court shall confirm that the defendant has received a copy of and understands the charges;
   2. (2) the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty;
   3. (3) the District Court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law or rule for the trial of a civil case;

   4. (4) the defendant may:

      1. (i) cross-examine witnesses;
      2. (ii) produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant's own behalf;
      3. (iii) testify; and
      4. (iv) be represented by counsel of the defendant's choice and at the defendant's expense; and
   5. (5) the municipality has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has committed the infraction.

2. (b) The District Court may:

   1. (1) enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or
   2. (2) before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.