§ 62-58. Trying person under fictitious name; accepting plea of guilty in the accused's absence.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for the municipal judge to try a person under a feigned name, if the municipal judge has reason to believe a fraud is being practiced on the court and the public, by the use thereof and concealment of the true name.

(b)

Upon the request of an accused who has made in writing, a knowing, intelligent and voluntary waiver of his right to be present, the municipal judge may entertain a plea of guilty in the absence of the accused.

(c)

Violation of this section by the municipal judge shall be sufficient cause for removal from office.

(Code 1977, § 3-1076; Ord. No. 2005-12, § 1, 2-28-05)