Whenever the Municipal Court is not in session, or the Municipal Judge is not available, the defendant may be allowed to post a reasonable appearance bond. He may also post an appearance bond if he has reasonable grounds for delaying his trial. Such a bond shall be posted with the Municipal Judge and, in his absence, with the ranking police official on duty at the time. However, this provision does not apply if an individual is intoxicated or in need of protective custody.
(1978 Code Sec. 2-23.)