CHAPTER 11
MUNICIPAL COURT

SECTION:

1-11-1: Court Created

1-11-2: Definitions

1-11-3: Jurisdiction

1-11-4: Judge Of The Court

1-11-5: No Change Of Venue; Disqualification Of Judge

1-11-6: Police Chief; Principal Officer Of The Court

1-11-7: Clerk Of The Court

1-11-8: City Attorney; Prosecuting Officer

1-11-9: Obedience To Orders By Judge; Contempt

1-11-10: Style Of Prosecutions

1-11-11: Traffic Violations; Procedure

1-11-12: Traffic Violations Bureau

1-11-13: Issuance Of Summons

1-11-14: Warrant Of Arrest

1-11-15: Procedure For Bail Or Bond

1-11-16: Arraignment And Pleadings By Defendant

1-11-17: Trials And Judgments

1-11-18: Witness Fees

1-11-19: Imprisonment; Work By Prisoners

1-11-20: Translator Services To Defendants

1-11-1: COURT CREATED:

This chapter shall govern the organization and operation of the municipal court of the city as put into operation by resolution duly passed and filed in accordance with law, as authorized by 11 Oklahoma Statutes sections 27-101 and 27-102. To the extent of conflict between any provisions of this chapter and the provisions of other ordinances of the city, the provisions of this chapter shall control. (1985 Code ch. 12 § 1-1; amd. 2016 Code)

1-11-2: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning, the following words shall mean:

CHIEF OF POLICE: The peace officer in charge of the police department of the city of Jay, Oklahoma.

CLERK: The clerk of this city, including any deputy or member of the office staff of the clerk while performing duties of the clerk's office.

COURT: The municipal court of the city of Jay, Oklahoma.

GOVERNING BODY: The city council, or the body exercising the general legislative power of the city of Jay, Oklahoma.

JUDGE: The judge of the municipal court, aforesaid, including any acting judge or alternate judge thereof as provided for by the statutes of the state, and this chapter.

MUNICIPALITY OR THIS MUNICIPALITY: The city of Jay.

THIS JUDICIAL DISTRICT: The district court judicial district of the state of Oklahoma, wherein the government of this municipality is situated. (1985 Code ch. 12 § 1-2)

1-11-3: JURISDICTION:

The court shall exercise original jurisdiction to hear and determine all prosecutions wherein a violation of any ordinance of the city is charged, including any such prosecutions transferred to the court in accordance with applicable law. (1985 Code ch. 12 § 1-3)