§ 26-27. Deposit of funds for malicious prosecution.

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The prosecuting attorney, when he is satisfied that a complaint or information of a violation of this Code or ordinance is made for vexation or without just cause, may, before commencing any proceeding, require the complainant or informant to deposit with city clerk the amount of $25.00 and the judge may at any time after the filing of a statement by the prosecuting attorney, upon the motion of the defendant require the deposit of said amount; but the provision of this section shall not apply to any report, complaint or information made by any officer of the city in the discharge of his duty.

(Code 1969, § 9-53; Ord. No. 1210, § 2, 12-28-1978)

                    
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