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The city manager shall have authority to parole prisoners who are confined in the municipal jail by reason of the fact that they have been unable to pay the fine assessed by the judge of the municipal court of the city; provided, however, that before any parole shall be granted by the city manager, the same shall have been recommended by the chief of police of the city. (Code 1941, Art. 112-9; Ord. 8154)
All paroles recommended by the chief of police and issued by the city manager shall contain a statement of the facts upon which such parole is based and the reason for recommending the same. A copy of the parole and other papers in connection therewith shall be filed in the office of the city secretary, who shall keep a separate file concerning paroled prisoners. (Code 1941, Art. 112-10; Ord. 8154)
It shall be unlawful for any person, while in custody as a prisoner of the city, either awaiting trial or having been convicted, to escape from such custody, or attempt to escape therefrom, without having first been duly discharged from such custody aforesaid. (Code 1941, Art. 112-12; Ord. 8154)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be punished in accordance with Section 13-1, and, in addition, any officer or employee or the city violating any of the provisions of this article may be removed, suspended or reduced in grade by the city manager or the head of the department in which he is employed or by the city council, as the case may be, pursuant to the charter, ordinances and civil service regulations of the city. (Code 1941, Art. 113-8; Ord. 8175)