In lieu of the procedures set forth in Rules 3 and 4 of these Rules, a law enforcement officer may issue a citation for any offense for which a citation in lieu of an arrest is authorized by W.Va. Code § 62-1-5a. For such citations, the procedures set forth in Rules 7(a), 7(b)(1), 7(c), and 7(e) shall apply.
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