As used in this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

Charging document means the document commencing or initiating the noncriminal violation matter, whether denoted as a complaint, summons and complaint, citation, penalty assessment notice or other document charging the person with the commission of a noncriminal violation.

Defendant means any person charged with the commission of a traffic infraction or any other violation of this Code which is not punishable by imprisonment.

Judgment means the admission of guilt or liability for any noncriminal violation, the entry of judgment of guilt or liability, or the entry of default judgment as set forth in this Article against any person for the commission of a noncriminal violation.

Noncriminal violation means any violation of this Code which is not punishable by imprisonment.

Penalty means that fine imposed pursuant to Section 1-4-10 of this Code or any other penalty for a violation of this Code which does not include the threat or possibility of imprisonment. (Prior code 1.18.030)