Article 755
DAMAGE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY
Sections:
755.01 Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this article only:
“Biological waste” means a human byproduct, including, but not limited to, blood, urine, feces, and vomit.
“Damage” means any damage or unsanitary condition created by a detainee in a cell or the police station which requires repairs or cleaning services.
“Detainee” means an individual held in custody with the Meadville police department.
“Holding cell” means a cell located within the Meadville police department where detainees are temporarily held after being arrested, pending arraignment, or for other time periods related to court hearings.
“Police department” means the Meadville City police department located in the City Building, Diamond Park, Meadville, including any vehicle owned or operated by the city. (Ord. 3766 § 1, 2017)
755.02 Summary offense.
Any detainee who causes damage within a holding cell, or the police department, or contaminates a holding cell or the police department with biological waste, shall be guilty of a summary offense; such summary offense shall be punishable by fine. The amount of the fine shall be a minimum of $25.00 up to a maximum of $100.00 for each separate offense. (Ord. 3766 § 2, 2017)
755.03 Restitution.
Upon conviction of the summary offense, the court is specifically authorized to order restitution to reimburse the Meadville police department all costs associated with decontaminating and cleaning the holding cell or police department. The amount of restitution shall be a minimum fine of $140.00, or the actual repair/cleaning expense, whichever is greater. (Ord. 3766 § 3, 2017)