(a) Bench Trials. In the absence of a jury the Court must decide the disposition of the case. The Court may take a short recess at the end of the trial to review the testimony and reach its determination. The Court may, in its discretion, decide to postpone judgment until such time as the presiding judge or magistrate sees fit, but no longer than 30 days; said decision may be announced in court. If not announced at the end of the hearing, such announcement must be noticed to the parties at least five days in advance or by a written decision or order.

(b) Appellate Hearings. Once a case is submitted by the parties, the decision of the Court shall be made no longer than 90 days from the date of final submission.

(c) Extensions of Time for Decisions. Extensions of time for decisions can occur if the Court files or makes an order showing good cause but may not exceed an additional 30 days for a trial court, or an additional 90 days for an appellate court. [Ord. 81, amended, 1/6/2023; Ord. 63, renumbered, 12/6/2019; Rule mod. dated 8/2018 dated 8/2018; Ord. 48 § 14.12, amended, 1/6/2017; Ord. 26, amended, 4/1/2012; Ord. 19, amended, 10/22/2008. Formerly 2.10.600.]