§ 2-12-11. Failure to appear in court; warrant.  


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  • A.

    It is unlawful for a defendant to fail to appear in court at the time and place designated by a citation or summons issued in lieu of arrest.

    B.

    Pursuant to T.C.A. § 7-63-105, such failure to appear shall result in the municipal court immediately issuing a warrant against the defendant for the offense as set forth in the original process and for the additional charge of failure to appear.

(Code 1985, § 11-26; Ord. No. 3460, § 1, 5-14-1985)