(A) The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the state constitution, the applicable state statutes, and rules of the State Supreme Court pertaining to municipal courts. The proceedings shall also be conducted in accordance with the rules of criminal procedure for the Superior Court, unless otherwise prescribed, and providing this code and resolutions of the town are not in conflict therewith.
(B) The Magistrate Court proceedings shall be commenced by complaint under oath and in the name of the state setting forth the offense charged with and such particulars of time, place, person, and property as to enable the defendant to understand distinctly the character of the offense complained of and to answer the complaint.
(C) If the Magistrate is satisfied that probable cause exists that the person committed the offense for which he or she is charged, the Magistrate shall issue a summons or a warrant of arrest.
(Ord. 2003-03, passed 2-28-2002)