(a) If a warrant or summons is executed and returned, and the accused person fails to appear within one hour after the time designated for the trial, the case may proceed to be heard and determined as if the accused were present.
(b) After hearing the evidence, and at their sole discretion, the Municipal Court Judge may issue an order for an officer to arrest the accused person and bring that individual to the court at a designated time to hear judgment in the case.
(Ord. 2023-002. Passed 11-6-23.)