A. Conduct Of Proceedings: 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 including the code of judicial conduct. The proceedings shall also be conducted in accordance with the rules of criminal procedure for the superior court, unless otherwise prescribed, and provided this code and resolutions of the town are not in conflict therewith. (1988 Code art. 5-3; amd. 2004 Code)
B. Complaint: The magistrate's court proceedings shall be commenced by complaint under oath and in the name of the state setting forth the offense charged, with 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. Subpoenas, Summonses And Warrants: If the magistrate is satisfied that the offense complained of has been committed by the person charged, he shall issue a summons or a warrant of arrest. Before issuing a summons or warrant of arrest on a complaint, the magistrate may subpoena and examine witnesses as to the truth of the complaint. (1988 Code art. 5-3)