In any case where a person has been charged or cited with the offense of owning or having custody of a vicious or dangerous dog or other animal pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the City Attorney may file a motion requesting destruction of the animal prior to a final adjudication of the criminal charges. The animal shall remain confined at the animal shelter pending a final decision on the motion. The court may order the destruction of the animal upon making a finding that the animal is "vicious", as defined in this chapter, and that it poses a danger to the public if allowed to be released from confinement. (Ord. 2882, 11-6-2006)