(A) (1) If a resident of the town is arrested by a law enforcement officer for the violation of a traffic ordinance for which § 33.37 of this chapter does not apply, or is arrested for the violation of a non-traffic ordinance, the officer shall immediately release said person if the person acknowledges receipt of a citation by signing it; provided, however, the arresting officer need not release said person if it reasonably appears to the officer that the person may cause injury to himself, herself or others or damage to property if released, that the person will not appear in response to the citation, or the person is arrested for an offense against a person or property.
(2) If said person fails to appear in response to the citation, a warrant shall be issued for his or her arrest and his or her appearance shall be compelled.
(3) If the arrested resident is not released by being permitted to sign a citation as provided in this division (A), he or she shall be admitted to bail either before or after arraignment, or shall be released on personal recognizance. The town may prescribe a fine for up to the maximum amount authorized by courts not of record for failure of the person to have a valid driver’s license when charged with a traffic offense.
(B) If a non-resident of the town is arrested by a law enforcement officer for a violation of any ordinance for which § 33.37 of this chapter does not apply, the defendant shall be eligible to be admitted to bail either before or after arraignment.
(Prior Code, § 1-7-14)