A. Residents:
1. Whenever a resident of the city is arrested for a violation of any ordinance by a police officer of the city, the officer shall immediately release such person if he acknowledges receipt of a citation by signing it, unless it reasonably appears to the officer that the person may cause injury to himself or others, or damage to property, if released, or if it reasonably appears that the person will not appear in response to the citation. (If such person fails to appear in response to the citation, a warrant shall be issued for his arrest and his appearance in court shall be compelled.)
2. Whenever a resident of the city is arrested by a police officer of the city for the violation of any ordinance, and is not released by being permitted to sign a citation as provided in subsection A1 of this section, said resident shall be admitted to bail either before or after arraignment, or released on his own recognizance.
B. Nonresidents: Whenever a nonresident of the city is arrested by a police officer of the city for a violation other than a traffic violation, the defendant shall be eligible to be admitted to bail either before or after arraignment.
C. Traffic Violations: The city may require any person who is arrested by a police officer of the city for a municipal traffic violation to comply with statutory procedures for state traffic violations, with respect to the release of the arrested person. (1985 Code § 11-17; amd. 2004 Code)
D. Amount And Conditions Of Bail:
1. The amount and any conditions of bail granted under this section shall be determined by the municipal judge, who shall prescribe rules for the receipt of bail and for release on personal recognizance. In the event of arrests at night, other emergencies, or when the municipal judge is not available, the chief of police (or his designated representative) shall be authorized by the municipal judge, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by said judge, to accept a temporary cash bond in a sufficient amount to secure the appearance of the accused, but in no event shall the cash bond be more than the allowable maximum fine for each offense charged.
2. The chief of police (or his designated representative) is authorized, subject to such conditions as shall be prescribed by the municipal judge, to release a resident of the city on his own recognizance. (1985 Code § 11-17)