A. Position Established: There is hereby established the position of municipal judge.
B. Appointment; Term: The mayor, by and with the consent of the town council at their first meeting after each town election and at such other times as they may deem necessary or proper, shall appoint a judge, who shall hold office at the will of the council.
C. Salary: The salary or compensation of the judge shall be as may be fixed and determined by the town council.
D. Duties: The judge shall perform all of the duties of such position under the laws of the state and the provisions of this code and other ordinances of the town. (Ord. 85-10, 9-23-1985)
E. Jurisdiction: The judge shall have the jurisdiction as provided by law and as may be provided in this code and other ordinances of the town. (Ord. 2005-03, 5-23-2005)
F. Powers: The judge shall have the power to fine, enter judgment and sentence, and hear and determine all cases arising under this code or other ordinances of the town. (Ord. 2005-03, 5-23-2005; amd. 2007 Code)
G. Procedure: The procedure of the court shall be in compliance with the procedures for courts of limited jurisdiction including the uniform rules for the circuit courts of Wyoming, the Wyoming rules of civil procedure for circuit courts, and the rules for fees and costs for municipal courts. (Ord. 2005-03, 5-23-2005)
H. Judgment To Include Costs; Payment Of Costs: Every judgment by the judge requiring any person to pay a fine for the violation of any provision of this code or other ordinance of the town, and in every case where the defendant is convicted under any provision of this code or other ordinance of this town, the judgment shall include costs of the proceedings and shall be paid by the defendant. Such court costs shall be twenty dollars ($20.00), and it shall be in addition to the fine or judgment. (Ord. 2001-13, 12-17-2001)
I. Disposition Of Fines And Costs: The judge shall turn in to the town clerk-treasurer all fines and costs collected by him.
J. Admission To Bail: Any person arrested for any offense under any provision of this code or other ordinance of the town may be admitted to bail by executing a bond to the town, with sufficient surety to be approved by the judge, in such sum as is required, conditioned for his appearance upon a day mentioned and that he will not depart without leave, which bond shall be approved by the judge and filed with the court. (Ord. 85-10, 9-23-1985)