12-4407. Procedure upon plea of guilty.

12-4407

Chapter 12.--CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Article 44.--CODE FOR MUNICIPAL COURTS; PROCEEDINGS AFTER ARREST AND PRIOR TO TRIAL

      12-4407.   Procedure upon plea of guilty. If the accused person pleads guilty, the municipal judge may hear evidence touching on the nature of the case, or otherwise ascertain the facts thereof, and after such hearing, may refuse to accept the plea or may accept the plea, assess the punishment and enter the proper judgment.

      History:   L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4407; April 1, 1974.