When the City Judge is not available or when an alleged offender requests and has reasonable grounds for a delay in the trial of his case, he may, in lieu of remaining in jail pending disposition of his case, be allowed to post an appearance bond with the City Judge, or in the absence of the Judge, with the ranking police officer on duty at the time provided such alleged offender is not drunk or otherwise in need of protective custody.
(1960 Code 1-508)