The Fire Marshal, when in his/her opinion further investigation is necessary, shall take or cause to be taken the testimony, on oath, of all persons supposed to be cognizant of any facts or to have means of knowledge in relation to the matter under investigation, and shall cause the same to be reduced to writing; and if he/she shall be of the opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge any person with the crime of arson, or with the attempt to commit the crime of arson, or of conspiracy to defraud, or criminal conduct in connection with such fire, he/she shall cause the person to be lawfully arrested and charged with the offense, or either of them, and shall furnish to the proper prosecuting attorney all such evidence, together with the names of witnesses and all of the information obtained by him/her, including a copy of all pertinent and material testimony taken in the case.
('78 Code, § 8-23) (Ord. 235, passed 10-12-71)