A. Failure To Appear; Warrant Issuance: If a person arrested for a traffic violation is released upon personal recognizance as provided for in section 1-11-11 of this chapter, but subsequently posts bail and thereafter fails to timely appear as provided for by law, the court may issue a warrant for the person's arrest and the case shall be processed pursuant to 11 Oklahoma Statutes section 27-118. (1990 Code § 6-122)
B. Arraignment: If the defendant is not eligible for release upon personal recognizance as provided for in section 1-11-11 of this chapter, or if eligible but refuses to sign a written promise to appear, the officer shall deliver the person to the judge for arraignment and the judge shall proceed as otherwise provided for by law. If no judge is available, the defendant shall be placed in the custody of the appropriate jailer, to be held until a judge is available or bail is posted. (1990 Code § 6-122; amd. 2004 Code)
C. Juveniles:
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a juvenile may be held in custody pursuant to the provisions of this section, but shall be incarcerated separately from any adult offender. Provided, however, the arresting officer shall not be required to:
a. Place a juvenile into custody as provided for in this section; or
b. Place any other traffic offender into custody:
(1) Who is injured, disabled, or otherwise incapacitated;
(2) If custodial arrest may require impoundment of a vehicle containing livestock, perishable cargo, or items requiring special maintenance or care; or
(3) If extraordinary circumstances exist, which, in the judgment of the arresting officer, custodial arrest should not be made.
2. In such cases, the arresting officer may designate the date and time for arraignment on the citation and release the person. If the person fails to appear without good cause shown, the court may issue a warrant for the person's arrest. (1990 Code § 6-122)