(A) Office created; duties. There is hereby established the office of Assistant Judge for the city, who shall, under the supervision of the Municipal Judge, have the following powers and duties:
(1) Set the amount of bond for persons arrested by city law enforcement officers for violations of state and municipal laws and effect the release of such persons upon their posting the required bond, or in the exercise of sound discretion, release such persons on their own recognizance.
(2) Issue arrest and search warrants, summonses and subpoenas in all cases arising under municipal and state law and occurring within the city.
(3) Set court dates for municipal court cases with minimum delay as circumstances allow.
(4) Conduct waiver of extradition hearings.
(5) Maintain accurate files and records of all proceedings and documents dating back five years.
(6) Such other powers and duties as may be specified by the City Administrator and Municipal Judge, not inconsistent with the powers and duties hereinabove set forth; provided, that no Assistant Judge shall have the authority to try cases.
(B) Appointment. Upon the approval of the Mayor and Council, there shall be appointed the person best qualified to hold the office of Assistant Judge.
(C) Oath of office. Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, the Assistant Judge shall take and subscribe to the oath of office prescribed for the Mayor and Council members.
(D) Bond. It shall be a requirement that the Assistant Judge be bonded in an amount equal to that required of other employees of the city who are responsible for handling sums of money.
('90 Code, § 16-5.1) (Ord. passed 1-9-78; Am. Ord. passed 9-17-79)
Statutory reference:
Ministerial recorders generally, see S.C. Code § 14-25-115