A. City Resident:
1. If a resident of the city is arrested by a law enforcement officer for the violation of any traffic ordinance for which section 1-11-11 of this chapter does not apply, or is arrested for the violation of a nontraffic ordinance, the officer shall immediately release the person if the person acknowledges receipt of a citation by signing it. Provided, however, the arresting officer need not release the person if it reasonably appears to the officer:
a. That the person may cause injury to himself or others or damage to property if released;
b. That the person will not appear in response to the citation; or
c. The person is arrested for an offense against a person or property.
2. If the person fails to appear in response to the citation, a warrant shall be issued for his arrest and his appearance shall be compelled. If the arrested resident is not released by being permitted to sign a citation as herein provided, he shall be admitted to bail either before or after arraignment, or shall be released on personal recognizance.
B. Nonresident: If a nonresident of the city is arrested by a law enforcement officer for a violation of any ordinance for which this section does not apply, the defendant shall be eligible to be admitted to bail either before or after arraignment. (1990 Code § 6-124)