(A) Unlawful. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this section for a person, signing a citation, not to appear at the time and place stated in the citation, regardless of the disposition of the offense for which the citation was issued. A written promise to appear may be complied with by appearance of counsel.
(1981 Code, § 14-43)
(B) Penalty. Any person released pending trial or appeal in any prosecution for violation of any provision of this code or other ordinance of the city who willfully fails to appear before any court or judicial officer, as required, is guilty of a violation of this section.
(1981 Code, § 14-44)