(A) Upon arrest or upon appearance without arrest in response to a citation or summons, or at any time before trial, whether before or after arraignment, the defendant shall be eligible to be released upon giving bail for his or her appearance in an amount and upon conditions fixed by this chapter or the Judge, who shall prescribe appropriate rules of court for the receipt of bail.
(B) In the case of arrests made at night or under other conditions of emergency, or when the Judge is not available, the rules shall authorize the Police Chief or his or her designated representative to accept a temporary cash bond of not less than $10 nor more than the maximum monetary penalty provided by ordinance for the offense charged.
(C) A bail bond schedule may be adopted by the Judge and amended from time to time.
(Prior Code, § 6-122)