(A) If a resident of the town is arrested by a law enforcement officer for the violation of any traffic ordinance for which § 32.22 does not apply, the officer shall immediately release said person if the person acknowledges receipt of a citation by signing it; provided, however, that the arresting officer need not release said person if it reasonably appears to the officer that the person may cause self-injury or injury to 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. If said person fails to appear in response to the citation, a complaint shall be filed, and the case shall be prosecuted as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(B) If the arrested resident is not released by being permitted to sign a citation as provided for in division (A) above, said person shall be admitted to bail either before or after arraignment, or shall be released on personal recognizance. A fine for up to the maximum amount authorized by courts not of record may be assessed for failure of a person to have a valid driver’s license, when charged with a traffic violation.
(C) If a resident or non-resident of the town is arrested by a law enforcement officer for a violation of any ordinance for which § 32.22 does not apply, the defendant shall be eligible to be admitted to bail either before or after arraignment.
(D) The amount and conditions of bail granted pursuant to the provisions of divisions (A) through (C) above shall be determined by the Judge, who shall prescribe rules for the receipt of bail and the release on personal recognizance. In the event of arrests at night, emergencies, or when the Judge is not available, a Court Official, the Chief of Police, or a designated representative may be authorized by the Judge, subject to such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Judge, to accept a temporary cash bond in a sufficient amount to secure the appearance of the accused. The cash bond shall not exceed the maximum fine provided for by ordinance for each offense charged. The Court Official, Chief of Police, or a designated representative is authorized, subject to such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Judge, to release a resident of the municipality on personal recognizance.
(Prior Code, Ch. 12, Art. 2, § 18)