(a) On or before the date specified in the complaint, the defendant shall appear in municipal court in person or through an attorney. The defendant shall admit or deny the allegations in the complaint. If the defendant admits the allegations, the court shall enter judgment against the defendant and impose the civil penalties set forth in section 150.41 of this Chapter, and require restitution. If the defendant denies the allegations, the court shall set the matter for hearing.
(b) If a defendant served with a complaint fails to appear on or before the date specified in the complaint, or fails to appear at the hearing set by the court, the allegations in the complaint are deemed admitted. The court shall enter judgment against the defendant and impose the civil penalties set forth in section 150.41 below, and require restitution.
(Ord. 2015-009, passed 12-17-15)