§ 4-30. Procedure upon issuance of citation.

(a)

Once a ticket is issued the person cited shall either:

(1)

Pay the ticket in the amount required within ten (10) days; or

(2)

Contact the clerk's office within ten (10) days and request a hearing.

(b)

If the ticket is not paid within ten (10) days of issuance and delivery to the violator, and a hearing not required, it shall automatically be reduced to judgment and turned over to a collection agency in the amount set per schedule.

(c)

If a hearing is requested then, if the defendant:

(1)

Is present, he shall plead guilty or not guilty and shall face a fine and court costs determined by the court;

(2)

Fails to appear, a default will be entered and a fine shall be imposed and the defendant shall be deemed to have waived any objection to the amount payable.

(d)

Any person who willfully refuses to sign and accept a citation (ticket) shall be in violation of this article and shall be punished according to applicable state law.

(Ord. No. 2017-07, § 27, 5-2-17)