(A) If the accused pleads guilty to the charge, the Mayor shall receive and enter such plea unless he or she believes it made through fraud, collusion or mistake in which case he or she shall enter a plea of not guilty and set the matter for trial. Upon a plea of guilty being received, the Mayor shall call for explanation for circumstances of the offense from the affiant or complainant or his or her representative, and after hearing the same, together with any statement from the accused, shall proceed to pronounce sentence or continue the matter for the purpose of imposing sentence or admitting the defendant to probation.
(B) If the plea be “no contest” or words of similar purport, it may constitute a stipulation that the Mayor may make finding of guilty or not guilty from the explanation of the circumstances, and if guilt be found, impose or continue for sentence accordingly. Such plea shall not be construed to import an admission of any fact and issue in the criminal charge in any subsequent proceeding or action, whether civil or criminal.
(Ord. 3-1971, passed 1-18-1971)