§ 18-9. Stipulation and deposits in municipal court.

(a)

Deposit schedule to be established.

(1)

The municipal judge shall establish and submit to the common council for approval in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 800.03(3) a schedule of deposits for violations of city ordinances, except traffic regulations which are governed by Wis. Stats. § 345.26, and boating violations governed by Wis. Stats. § 23.67. When approved by the council, such deposit schedule shall be posted in the office of the municipal court clerk and the city police department.

(2)

The municipal judge shall establish and submit to the city boards for approval in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 800.03(3) a schedule of deposits for violations of city ordinances, except traffic regulations which are governed by Wis. Stats. § 345.26, and boating violations governed by Wis. Stats. § 23.67. When approved by the city boards, such deposit schedule shall be posted at the respective city hall.

(b)

Stipulation and deposit in lieu of court appearance. Persons cited for violations of city ordinances for which a deposit has been established under this subsection shall be permitted to make a stipulation of no contest and a deposit in lieu of court appearance as provided in Wis. Stats. §§ 800.03, 800.04 and 800.09.

(c)

Traffic and boating deposits. The deposit schedule established by the Wisconsin Judicial Conference and the procedures set forth in Wis. Stats. chs. 23 and 345 shall apply to stipulations and deposits for violations of traffic regulations enacted in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 345.27 and boating regulations enacted in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 30.77.

(d)

When not permitted. Stipulations and deposits shall not be permitted after initial appearance or in cases of contempt under section 18-8.