(a) No person acting as a bail surety bond agent shall apprehend, detain or arrest a principal on bond within the City of Cleveland without first notifying the Division of Police that the same will be attempted. The Chief of Police shall prescribe the method by which notification is made. The notice required by this section shall be made at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the attempted apprehension, detention or arrest, unless rules or regulations of the Chief of Police shall otherwise direct.
(b) The Chief of Police may issue rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this section, which shall be effective ten (10) days after publication in the City Record.
(c) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. No. 2032-01. Passed 5-6-02, eff. 5-9-02)