ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 15-4. SameWhen arrested person to be taken before judicial
officer.
If any person arrested for a
violation of this chapter is (i) believed by the arresting officer to have committed a
felony; or ii) is believed by the arresting officer to be likely to disregard a summons
issued under section 15-3; or (iii) refuses to give a written promise to appear under
section 15-3, the arresting officer shall take such person forthwith before a magistrate
or other issuing authority having jurisdiction to determine whether or not probable cause
exists that such person is likely to disregard a summons, and may issue either a summons
or warrant, as is determined proper.
(Ord. No. O97-2, 2/19/97) |