(A) For code or ordinance violations. Unless otherwise provided by law, a person arrested for a violation of this code or other city ordinance shall be brought before the City Court. However, if the City Court is not in session, the arrested person shall be allowed to post bond with the City Court Clerk or, if the City Court Clerk is not available, with the ranking police officer on duty. If the arrested person fails or refuses to post bond, he or she shall be confined pending his or her release by the City Judge. In addition, if the arrested person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs when arrested, even if he or she is arrested for an offense unrelated to the consumption of alcohol or drugs, the person shall be confined until he or she does not pose a danger to himself or herself or to any other person.
(B) Felonies or misdemeanors. A person arrested for a felony or a misdemeanor shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal and state law and the rules of the court which has jurisdiction over the offender.
(1989 Code, § 6-202)