§ 74-106. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Citation means the official form designated for use when an officer releases a violator by a field or identification release, or conducts a physical arrest. Such form shall be completed in a manner prescribed by the chief of police.

Field release means the procedure whereby the violator is arrested by the officer and immediately released upon his signing a written notice to appear in court.

Identification release means the procedure whereby the violator is arrested by the officer, has a set of fingerprints and photograph taken in a manner prescribed by the chief of police, and is immediately released upon his signing a written notice to appear in court.

Officer means any person designated as a "peace officer" or charged with duties of enforcement of, or inspection pursuant to, the fire prevention code of the city or any ordinance thereof regulating or governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion.

Physical arrest means the procedure whereby the violator is arrested, transported to the detention facility for the purpose of awaiting an appearance before the magistrate, and served with a written notice to appear.

Violator means any person who is arrested by an officer for the commission of a misdemeanor other than a traffic violation.

(Code 1971, § 24-46)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.