Glasgow Pleas of Guilt ordinance (§ 200.070)

In the event a defendant charged with a misdemeanor, either in custody or on bond, desires to enter a written plea of guilty without personally appearing before the Municipal Court of the City, said defendant may, with the permission of the Municipal Judge and the City Attorney sign a written waiver of his/her right to appear before the Municipal Court and entering his/her plea of guilty upon the payment of the fine and costs, if any, recommended by the judge of the Municipal Court. The filing of said written entry of appearance and plea or guilty shall in all respects be considered as a personal appearance and personal plea of guilty when so filed and accepted by the Municipal Judge.