1. (a) In a civil infraction proceeding:

   1. (1) the 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 court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law for the trial of a criminal case;

   4. (4) the defendant may:

      1. (i) cross-examine witnesses;
      2. (ii) produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant's behalf;
      3. (iii) testify; and
      4. (iv) be represented by counsel of the defendant's own choice and at the defendant's expense; and
   5. (5) the burden of proof is the same as required by law in the trial of a criminal case.

2. (b) The court may:

   1. (1) enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or
   2. (2) before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation in the same manner as allowed in the trial of a criminal case.

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