(A) Whoever violates any provision of this code or other ordinance of this city for which another penalty is not specifically provided, shall be fined not more than $750 for each and every violation thereof, and every day the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) (1) EX PARTE HEARING: In all cases in which a court appearance is not required under the Statutes of the State of Illinois and in which a cash bail is posted or a bond certificate deposited, the defendant shall be provided with a statement in substantially the following form, on the “Complaint” or on the bond form:
“In the event you fail to appear in court to answer a charge that does not require you to appear in court you thereby consent to the entry of a judgment against you in the amount of all applicable fines, penalties, and costs and the application of a cash bail or other security you have deposited to their payment and satisfaction”.
(2) If the defendant does not appear on the date set for appearance or any date to which the case may be continued, the Court may enter an ex parte judgment against the defendant assessing fines, penalties, and costs in an amount not to exceed the cash bail or security and apply the cash bail or security in payment thereof.
(Prior Code, Art. 22, § 22.6)
Statutory reference:
Limitations on penalties, see 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1