(1) A civil infraction proceeding is initiated by the filing, issuance, or service of a notice and complaint of civil infraction.

(2) A notice of civil infraction may be filed in the Cowlitz Tribal Court by Cowlitz Department of Public Safety Officer-Tribal enforcement officer.

(3) The Tribal Court may issue a notice and complaint of civil infraction if an enforcement officer files with the Court a verified written statement that the civil infraction was committed describing the infraction in plain terms and stating the Tribal ordinances, policies or regulations which govern the infractions.

(4) Service of a notice and complaint of a civil infraction issued under this chapter shall be as provided by standard rules of service under the Cowlitz Tribal Codes or may be issued directly by an enforcement officer and filed by that officer in the Cowlitz Tribal Court.