What is the purpose of the Post Arrest Complaint (PAC) box on a citation?

• A. To establish probable cause and elements of the crime
• B. To log vehicle information
• C. To record weather conditions
• D. To store witness addresses

Answer: (A)

The Post Arrest Complaint box is where the officer states the facts that establish probable cause and identify the essential elements of the charged offense. It provides a concise, legally sufficient basis showing why the person was arrested and what crime is being charged, so the court can review the justification and proceed on the charges. It’s not for logging vehicle information, weather conditions, or witness addresses, which don’t demonstrate why someone was arrested or what crime was alleged.