CHAPTER 9
MUNICIPAL COURT

SECTION:

1-9-1: Municipal Judge

1-9-2: Officers Of The Court

1-9-3: Courtroom, Docket And Supplies Furnished By City

1-9-4: Court Proceedings

1-9-5: Court Costs And Other Costs

1-9-6: Definitions

1-9-7: Appearance Bonds For Initial Arrests

1-9-8: Appearance Bonds For Appeals

1-9-1: MUNICIPAL JUDGE:

   A.   Appointment: The municipal judge shall be appointed by the mayor, confirmed by the city council, and shall be a conservator of the peace. (1983 Code § 8-201; amd. 1998 Code)

   B.   Jurisdiction: The municipal judge shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine all offenses against the ordinances of this city. (1983 Code § 8-203)

   C.   Powers: The municipal judge shall have the power to administer the oaths and enforce due obedience to all orders, rules and judgments made by him, and may fine or imprison for contempt offered to such judge while holding his court, or to process issued by him, in the same manner and to the same extent as the district court. (1983 Code § 8-212)

   D.   Vacancy In Office: In case of a vacancy in the office of municipal judge by removal or otherwise, the mayor shall appoint a suitable and proper person to fill said vacancy; and the person so appointed shall hold his office for the unexpired term. (1983 Code § 8-202; amd. 1998 Code)

   E.   Deliver Records To Successor: The municipal judge shall deliver to his successor all dockets, books, papers and files pertaining to the office of municipal judge. (1983 Code § 8-206)

1-9-2: OFFICERS OF THE COURT:

The officers of the municipal court shall be the municipal judge, municipal court clerk, chief of police and all other police officers of the city. (1983 Code § 8-204; amd. 1998 Code)

1-9-3: COURTROOM, DOCKET AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED BY CITY:

The city council shall provide a suitable courtroom for the municipal judge at the expense of the city; and shall furnish the municipal judge with a suitable docket, files and supplies as may be needed for the municipal court. (1983 Code § 8-205)