§ 1-12. Penalty for violation of Code.  


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  • Unless another penalty is expressly provided by this Code for any particular provision, section or chapter, any person violating any provision of this Code or any rule or regulation adopted or issued in pursuance thereof, or any provision of any code adopted in this Code by reference shall, upon conviction, be subject to the imposition of a sentence by the municipal judge as provided in W.S.A., § 800.09 with a forfeiture as determined by the municipal judge, together with the costs of prosecution as provided in W.S.A., § 814.65, including penalty assessments, jail assessments, laboratory assessments, municipal court costs and warrant fees, and applicable surcharges, which are required by state statute. Such costs and surcharges shall be added to the cash deposits provided for herein. In default of immediate payment of such forfeitures and costs such person may be committed to the county jail until such forfeitures and costs are paid. Every commitment shall limit the duration of such imprisonment to a definite term not exceeding 90 days. The municipal judge shall order imposition of court costs to the extent permitted by state law in an amount as may be established from time to time by action of the village board.

(Code 1966, § 30.04; Ord. No. 905, § I, 12-15-15)

State law reference

Bail, W.S.A., § 66.114; penalties for violation of municipal ordinances, W.S.A., § 66.115; outstanding unpaid forfeitures, W.S.A., § 66.117; actions for violation of municipal ordinances, W.S.A., § 66.12; fines and costs of municipal courts, W.S.A., § 814.65.