Upon making an appearance before the court, the defendant shall be arraigned. The judge, the attorney of the municipality, or the court clerk, shall read the complaint to the defendant, inform the person of their legal rights, including the right of trial by jury, if available, and of the consequences of conviction, and ask the defendant whether they plead guilty or not guilty. Upon entering a plea, the judge, the attorney of the municipality, or the court clerk, shall take the following action:
A. If the defendant pleads guilty, the court may proceed to judgment and sentence or may continue the matter for subsequent disposition.
B. If the plea is not guilty, then the court may proceed to try the case, if the officer is present for trial, and the defendant is prepared, or may set it for hearing at a later date if the officer is not present or the defendant is not prepared for trial.
C. In the event that the defendant pleads not guilty, the court shall impose a bond in the maximum amount of the fine that the court may impose. (Ord. 919 §1, 2000)