12.36.100 Procedure for Citation – Jurisdiction – Venue – Prosecution.
A. Procedure. A violation of any provision set forth within this chapter may be prosecuted by the city of McMinnville and be issued on a uniform complaint.
B. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction for a violation arising from a provision of this chapter shall be prosecuted in the McMinnville municipal court.
1. The prosecuting attorney for the city shall no appear in offenses prosecuted under this chapter unless the defendant chooses to be represented by legal counsel; except this restriction shall not apply to offenses prosecuted under the provision of MMC 12.36.070(A)(1)(a). The prosecuting attorney may assist the issuing officer or citizen in the preparation of the case.
C. Standard of Proof. The standard of proof shall be by a preponderance of the evidence. Trial shall be by the court and no jury trial shall be granted for offenses committed under this chapter; except that the standard of proof and granting of a trial for an offense prosecuted under MMC 12.36.070(A)(1)(a).
D. Appeal of Decision. A decision by municipal court may not be appealed. (Ord. 4698 §11, 1999).