§ 6-10. Magistrates.

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The municipal judge shall take steps to have a magistrate appointed for the city, pursuant to rule 18 of the Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration. The powers of the magistrate shall be limited to:
(1)

Issuance of arrest warrants;

(2)

Granting of bail in minor offense prosecutions;

(3)

Receiving of pleas of guilty in minor offenses where a schedule of fines has been prescribed by law or rule;

(4)

Accountability to the municipal court for all uniform traffic tickets and complaints, monies received and records of offenses; and

(5)

Such other authority as may be granted by law.

(Ord. No. 77-5, § 10, 12-6-77)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Ala. 1975, § 12-14-51; the rules of judicial administration may be found in vol. 23 of the Code of Ala. 1975.

                    
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