(a) Pursuant to and in keeping with Ohio R.C. 2947.14, if a fine is imposed, in whole or in part, in punishment of a violation of an ordinance of the municipality, the Mayor, being the presiding officer in the Mayor’s Court, or such other judge as may have jurisdiction over such matter, may order that the offender stand committed to the municipal jail until such fine is paid or secured to be paid, or is otherwise legally discharged, if such Mayor or judge determines at a hearing that the offender is able, at that time, to pay the fine but refuses to do so. At the hearing, the offender may be represented by counsel and testify and present evidence as to his or her ability to pay the fine. If the Mayor or judge determines, pursuant to this section, that the offender is able to pay a fine, the determination shall be supported by findings of fact set forth in writing in a journal entry that indicates the offender’s income, assets, debts and ability to pay.
(b) Any person imprisoned under this section shall receive credit upon the fine at the rate of thirty dollars ($30.00) per day or fraction thereof. If the unpaid fine is less than thirty dollars ($30.00), the person shall be imprisoned one day.
(Ord. 84-O-772, passed 11-5-1984)