For the proper carrying out of the jurisdiction, vested in said magistrate, he shall be entitled and authorized to issue and cause to be served, any and all writs and processes, and he shall have full authority to hear and determine all matters properly coming before him and coming within his jurisdiction herein specified. The writs and processes to be used by said magistrate shall be similar to those used by justices of the peace in cases of a similar nature, and proper record shall be kept of the issuance of writs and processes and returns, and of any and all other actions taken relative thereto, and the actions of the court thereon. Any person may be authorized by the court and directed to execute and serve any and all writs and processes issued out of said magistrate's court by said magistrate, and proper return shall be made by such person to the same extent as is required of constables and sheriffs in the service and execution of similar papers.
Other methods for service of writs and processes that may from time to time be authorized by the laws of the State of Arizona shall be valid.
The magistrate shall have power to administer oaths to witnesses, and all oaths necessary or incident to the performance of the duties of his office.
(Ord. No. 4394, eff. 1-9-76)
Cross References: Authority of police to serve process of superior or justices of the peace court, ch. X, § 7.