A Pennsylvania Preliminary Decree for Citation is a legal document issued by a court in the state of Pennsylvania. The decree is issued when a person is accused of a crime or a civil infraction. The decree requires the accused person to appear in court and answer to the charges against them. The Preliminary Decree for Citation outlines the charges, the penalties, and the court’s expectations of the accused person. There are two types of Pennsylvania Preliminary Decrees for Citation: the form of Citation for Criminal Action and the form of Citation for Civil Action. The Criminal Action form is issued when an individual is accused of a felony or misdemeanor crime, and the Civil Action form is issued when an individual is accused of a civil infraction. The Preliminary Decree for Citation is a necessary step in the criminal or civil process, and any failure to comply with the terms of the decree can result in additional legal consequences.