(a) A plea of guilty is an admission of the charge and every material fact alleged therein.

(b) A plea of no contest is a formal declaration that the accused person does not contest the charge. When such a plea is entered, a finding of guilty may be adjudged thereon. The plea cannot be used against the accused person as an admission in any other action based on the same act.

(c) A plea of not guilty denies and puts into issue every material fact alleged in the charge.

(d) If the accused person refuses to plead, the court shall enter a plea of not guilty.

(e) If the accused person fails to appear, the court shall declare the appearance bond to be forfeited and may issue a warrant for the arrest of the accused person. (Ord. 20206 § 9, 9-10-19; Ord. 17666 § 42, 3-27-01. Code 1995 § 50-77. Formerly 2.110.400.)