[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Hillsdale 6-27-1972 by Ord. No. 72-9 as Ch. 14, Art. 1, of the Revised Ordinances of 1972. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Editor's Note: For state statutes relating to penalty provisions of ordinances and the discretionary power of the Municipal Judge with respect thereto, see N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. See also Rules of the Supreme Court of New Jersey governing practice in municipal courts including rules of administration.
The Municipal Court of the Borough, heretofore established as of January 1, 1949 in accordance with law, is hereby continued.
The name of the Municipal Court shall be the "Municipal Court of the Borough of Hillsdale."
The Municipal Court shall have an official seal which shall bear the impress of the name of the Court.
The Municipal Court of the Borough shall have a municipal judge, who shall be known as the "Municipal Judge." He or she shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council and shall have the qualifications required by law. The Municipal Judge shall serve for a term of three years from the date of his or her appointment and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.[1]
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Editor's Note: Original Section 14-5, Municipal Judge: compensation, which immediately followed this section, was deleted 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8. For current provisions relating to salaries, see Ch. 9.
Each Municipal Judge, or attorney temporarily designated in writing as Municipal Judge, shall, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, take, subscribe and file the oath of office required by law and rules of court.[1]
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Editor's Note: For statutory form of Municipal Judge's oath, see N.J.S.A. 41:2A-6. See also Rules of the Supreme Court of New Jersey relating to oath of Municipal Judge.
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The Municipal Court and the Municipal Judge shall have, possess and exercise all the jurisdiction, powers, functions and duties which are or may be conferred by law and the applicable Rules of the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
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The territorial jurisdiction of the Municipal Court shall be the territory embraced within the Borough.
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There shall be an Administrator of the Municipal Court and such other assistants as may, from time to time, be necessary for the efficient administration of the Court.
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The Violations Clerk shall be designated by the Court pursuant to the Rules of the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
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The Administrator, assistants and Violation Clerk shall not be required to be residents of the Borough of Hillsdale.
[Amended 3-10-1998 by Ord. No. 98-1]
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Before entering upon the duties of their offices, the Administrator and assistants shall take and subscribe the oath and affirmation usually taken by public officials.
The Administrator and assistants shall:
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Attend the sessions of the Court and the examinations, trials and proceedings had therein.
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Perform such other duties and services appertaining to the Court and the business thereof as the Municipal Judge, the Rules of the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the laws of this state may require.[1]
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Editor's Note: Original Section 14-10, Administrator and assistants; compensation, which immediately followed this section, was deleted at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II. For current provisions dealing with salaries, see Ch. 9.
The Municipal Judge and the Administrator of the Municipal Court, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, shall enter into a bond as required by law.[1]
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Editor's Note: For statutory requirements as to the bond, see N.J.S.A. 40A:5-39 to 40A:5-41.