(A) Generally. Upon a plea of guilty or a judgment of conviction for violation of a municipal ordinance, the Municipal Court may suspend in whole or in part the execution of sentence or place the defendant on probation for a period not exceeding 1 year on terms and conditions the court deems best, or both.
(B) Granting suspension or probation. Suspension of execution of the sentence or probation, or both, shall be granted only when the Municipal Judge is satisfied it will serve the ends of justice and of the public.
(C) Defendant’s liability for fines and the like. The defendant’s liability for any fine or other punishment imposed shall be fully discharged upon successful completion of the terms of probation.
(D) Community service.
(1) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMUNITY SERVICE. Any labor that benefits the public at large or any public, charitable, or educational entity or institution.
(2) (a) The Municipal Court may, as a condition of probation, require the defendant to serve a period of time in volunteer labor to be known as community service.
(b) The type of labor and period of service shall be at the sole discretion of the court.
(c) Any person receiving community service shall be immune from any civil liability other than gross negligence arising out of the community service, and any person who performs community service pursuant to court order or any criminal diversion program shall not be entitled to any wages, shall not be considered an employee for any purpose, and shall not be entitled to workmen’s compensation, unemployment benefits, or any other benefits otherwise provided by law.
(1981 Code, § 14-7) (Ord. 728, passed 9-24-1985; Am. Ord. 796, passed 12-13-1988)