What does it mean when a citation is marked "adjudicated"?

When a citation is marked "adjudicated," it signifies that the case has been resolved by a court decision. This means that a hearing or trial took place and the court has made a ruling regarding the citation, which could include a finding of guilty or not guilty, or possibly a dismissal.

This marking indicates that the legal process has concluded and that the matter is settled. In contrast, if a citation were "under review for possible dismissal," it would still be in the process of being considered and not fully resolved. Similarly, describing a citation as "void" suggests that it had no legal effect from the beginning, and stating that the "defendant is not required to respond" would imply that there is no obligation to address the citation, which is not the case when a citation has been adjudicated. Therefore, the resolution indicated by "adjudicated" encompasses a finalized process, confirming that the decision has been rendered by the court.