Matters before trial

12-4401. Matters before trial. Every person charged with violation of an ordinance shall receive a copy of the complaint, and shall not be required to plead until he or she shall have had a reasonable time to examine the same, to obtain counsel and to determine his or her plea. History: L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4401; April 1, 1974. Attorney General's Opinions: Municipal court judge can order attorney to represent indigent defendant where incarceration is likely; may punish for direct contempt but not indirect contempt. 2002-37.