(A) The Mayor, upon the appearance of the parties under § 35.24 shall hear the witnesses on oath, and either discharge the accused and render judgment against the complainant for costs and award execution therefor, or order the accused to enter into a recognizance of not less than $50 nor more than $500, with sufficient security, to keep the peace and be of good behavior, for such time as may be just, and render judgment against him or her for costs and award execution therefor.
(B) In default of such recognizance, the Mayor shall commit the accused to the county jail, there to remain until such order is complied with or is discharged.
(Ord. 3-1971, passed 1-18-1971)