(a) If the Municipal Court Judge rules in favor of the person accused, the accused may recover their related costs. In this event, the Judge will direct the City to remit payment to the acquitted party. The judge may also require the City to reimburse the court for any witness fees and any other applicable fees as may be required by state or local statute.
(b) If the Municipal Court Judge rules against the person accused and the costs incurred by the City cannot be collected from them, they shall also be reported by the Municipal Court Judge to the City Manager for payment. The Judge may also require the City to reimburse the court for any witness fees and any other applicable fees as may be required by state or local statute. (Ord. 2023-002. Passed 11-6-23.)