§ 13-9. Same—Failure of principal to appear or comply with requirements; disposition of cases not cognizable before municipal judge.

A. 

If the principal in the bond required by section 13-8 shall fail to appear according to the condition of the bond, or appearing, shall depart the court without leave, the municipal judge shall note the fact upon the bond and issue a summons, in behalf of the City, against the parties liable thereon. Upon trial of such causes, the same defenses shall be allowed that are allowed under the general laws of the state in like cases before justices of the peace.

B. 

If the principal fails to appear or comply with all the requirements of the bond, the municipal judge shall, if there are no mitigating circumstances, declare the bond forfeited and order the cash deposited into the general fund of the treasury of the City. If it appears to the judge that the accused is triable for an offense not cognizable before the judge, the judge shall halt further proceedings and proceed as in other cases exclusively cognizable before the district court.