§ 10-2. Issuance of capias.

(a)

In each case of conviction in a criminal action before the court, a capias shall issue for the arrest of the defendant, if he be not in custody when judgment is rendered or if he escapes from custody thereafter. The capias shall show the amount of the judgment rendered, the amount of fine and costs, and the amount thereof which is due and unpaid, and shall command that the defendant be confined in jail until he is legally discharged.

(b)

In each case of conviction in a criminal action before the court, from which no appeal is taken, an execution of the capias issued therein shall be enforced and returned by the responsible peace officer in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state.

(Ord. of 4-14-1953, §§ 4, 5)