HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-21-Ordinance 2298_Criminal Code, Refusing to Assist OfficerORDINANCE NO.2298
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE CRIME OF REFUSING TO ASSIST
OFFICER AND PROVIDING THE PUNISHMENT THEREFOR.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee:
-'it §620.1 Refusing to Assist Officer.Any person who is requested or
Ordered by any mistrate or peace officer to render the magistrate or officer assistance in
making or attempting to make an arrest,or to prevent the commission of a criminal act,
shall render assistance as required.A person who,unreasonably and without lawful
cause,refuses or neglects to render assistance when so requested is guilty of a violation
of this section .
.'lI:§620.2 Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with
the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
*§620.3 Severability Clause.If any section,provision or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect
the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
*"§620.4 Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final
passage,approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council this 21't day ofJune,1999,and approved this 21't day ofJune,
1999.
Attest:
June 21,1999 -Ordinance Defining Failure to Assist Police Officer.Motion by
Councilman Peard,seconded by Councilman Gruber,to have the ordinance read for the
first time in title only.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Peard,Gruber,Berger,
and Lyon.Nays:Heath.Motion carried 4 to 1.
June 21,1999 -Ordinance Defining Failure to Assist Police Officer.Motion by
Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Peard,to waive the second and third
readings.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Berger,Lyon,and Peard,
Nays:Heath.Motion carried 4 to 1.
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June 21,1999 -Ordinance No.2298.Defining Failure to Assist Police Officer.
Motion by Councilman Gruber,seconded by Councilman Peard,to place the ordinance
on final passage.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Lyon,and
Berger.Nays:Heath.Motion carried 4 to 1.
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