CHAPTER 2
MUNICIPAL COURT

SECTION:

5-2-1: Organization; Conflicting Provisions

5-2-2: Definitions

5-2-3: Jurisdiction

5-2-4: Judges

5-2-5: Chief Of Police; Writs Or Processes

5-2-6: Clerk Of The Court

5-2-7: Prosecuting Attorney

5-2-8: Rules Of Court

5-2-9: Written Complaints; Ordinance Violations

5-2-10: Traffic Ordinance Violations

5-2-11: Creation Of Traffic Violations Bureau

5-2-12: Summons For Arrest

5-2-13: Form Of Arrest Warrant

5-2-14: Bail Or Bond Procedures

5-2-15: Traffic Bail Bond Procedures

5-2-16: Arraignment And Pleadings By Defendant

5-2-17: Trials And Judgments

5-2-18: Witness Fees

5-2-19: Trial By Jury And Waiver

5-2-20: Jurors And Jury Trial Procedures

5-2-21: Sentencing

5-2-22: Imprisonment; Work By Prisoners

5-2-23: Fines And Costs

5-2-24: Penalty Assessment

5-2-1: ORGANIZATION; CONFLICTING PROVISIONS:

This chapter shall govern the organization and operation of the municipal criminal 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 any ordinance of this city, the provisions of this chapter shall control. (1989 Code § 6-101)

5-2-2: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

CHIEF OF POLICE: The peace officer in charge of the police force of the municipality.

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

COURT: The municipal criminal court of the city of Sayre.

GOVERNING BODY: The city council of the city of Sayre.

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

MUNICIPALITY OR THIS MUNICIPALITY: The city of Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma.

THIS JUDICIAL DISTRICT: The district court judicial district of the state of Oklahoma wherein the government of this municipality is situated. (1989 Code § 6-102)

5-2-3: JURISDICTION:

The court shall exercise original jurisdiction to hear and determine all prosecutions wherein a violation of any ordinance of this municipality is charged, including any such prosecutions transferred to the court in accordance with applicable law. (1989 Code § 6-103)