(a) Failure to appear in the municipal court at the designated time, after having been issued a summons and complaint for a violation of any provision of this Code, except for a traffic infraction, shall constitute a violation of this section regardless of the disposition of the original charge. If a partnership, unincorporated association, corporation or other business entity named as defendant fails, without justification, to appear as required at any stage of the proceedings, the court shall note the failure to appear, enter a plea of not guilty if no plea has been entered, and notify the finance department of such failure to appear.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to appear in response to any subpoena or show cause order served upon that person, and a bench warrant may be issued by the court for such failure to appear.

(c) The requirement for an appearance in court may be complied with by an appearance of an attorney at law with the permission of the court. (Code 1979, § 25-10; Ord. No. 2006-35, § 1, 7-10-2006; Ord. No. 95-52, exhibit A (§ 25-10), 9-11-1995)