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(a) The burden of proof shall be upon the People, and the Municipal Court shall enter judgment in favor of the defendant unless the People prove the guilt or liability of the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt.

(b) If the defendant admits guilt or liability or is found guilty or liable, the Municipal Court shall assess an appropriate penalty subject to any other applicable provision of this Code and such additional costs, fees and surcharges as are otherwise generally imposed under this Code.

(c) The judgment shall be satisfied upon payment to the Municipal Court Clerk of the total amount assessed.

(d) If the defendant fails to satisfy the judgment upon an admission or finding of guilt or liability, or within the time of a reasonable extension granted upon a showing of good cause by and upon the application of the defendant, then such nonpayment in the full amount of the penalty, fees, costs and surcharges, if applicable, shall be treated as a default. A default for failure to satisfy a judgment upon an admission or finding of guilt or liability for a violation of Chapter 8, Article 1, “Model Traffic Code,” of this Code shall be certified to the State Motor Vehicle Division for enforcement action. (Prior code 1.18.110)