Chapter 1.12
ARREST AND CITATION PROCEDURE
Sections:
1.12.010 Citation allowed in lieu of arrest.
1.12.020 Citation requirements.
1.12.030 Failure to appear–Warrant issuance–Misdemeanor.
1.12.010 Citation allowed in lieu of arrest.
In any instance in which a person is subject to arrest without a warrant for violation of an ordinance of the city, any peace officer who is authorized to make the arrest may make the arrest, but in lieu of taking the person into custody he may issue and serve a citation to the person to appear at the municipal court of the city. (Ord. 416 § 1, 1971)
1.12.020 Citation requirements.
Any citation issued under this chapter shall conform to requirements of ORS 133.065. (Ord. 416 § 2, 1971)
1.12.030 Failure to appear–Warrant issuance–Misdemeanor.
The person cited shall appear before the municipal court of the city at the time and date specified in the citation. If he fails to appear at that time and a criminal complaint is filed, the court immediately shall issue a warrant for his arrest.
If any person wilfully fails to appear before the court pursuant to a citation issued and served under the authority of this chapter, and a complaint or information is filed, he is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 416 §§ 3, 4, 1971)
1.12.040 Exceptions.
Nothing contained in this chapter applies to those violations of law enforceable listed under ORS Section 133.080. (Ord. 875 § 3(14), 1997: Ord. 416 § 5, 1971)