As used in this Article, the following definitions shall apply:

Charging document means the document commencing or initiating the traffic infraction matter, whether denoted as a complaint, summons and complaint, citation, penalty assessment notice or other document charging the person with the commission of a traffic infraction or infractions.

Defendant means any person charged with the commission of a traffic infraction, including but not limited to the following terms used in the implementing legislation: cited person, cited party, individual, person charged with a traffic violation, violator or accused.

Docket fee means a fee assessed according to the provisions of this Code, or a fee established by the rules of the Municipal Court.

Judgment means the admission of guilt or liability for any traffic infraction, the entry of judgment of guilt or liability, or the entry of default judgment as set forth in this Chapter against any person for the commission of a traffic infraction.

Officer means a peace officer who tenders or serves a charging document.

Penalty means a fine imposed pursuant to this Code for the violation of a traffic infraction.

Referee means any person appointed by the Municipal Judge as a referee pursuant to this Chapter, to hear and determine parking assessments. (Ord. 381 §1, 1977)