12-4510. Same; imprisonment; fine.
12-4510
12-4510. Same; imprisonment; fine.
When a sentence of imprisonment is pronounced, the municipal judge or
the clerk of the municipal court shall prepare and deliver to the chief of
police a copy of the entry of judgment, duly certified by such judge or
clerk, which shall be sufficient authority to such chief of police to
execute the sentence and confine the accused person to jail for the time
specified, or until further order of the court.
When a fine is levied as punishment, the municipal judge or clerk of the
municipal court shall issue a statement setting forth the amount of the
fine and the manner of payment. Failure to pay in the manner specified may
constitute contempt of court.
History: L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4510; April 1, 1974.