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City of El Reno, OK
Canadian County
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There shall be a municipal judge, who shall be an officer of the city appointed by the city manager for an indefinite term. Only the council may suspend or remove the municipal judge or acting municipal judge, by a vote of a majority of all its members. The municipal judge shall have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all cases involving offenses against the charter and ordinances of the city; provided that the council by ordinance may create a minor violations bureau with authority to dispose of cases arising out of designated minor violations, such as minor traffic and parking violations, when the accused waives his right to be heard in court, pleads guilty, and pays fines and costs. The municipal judge shall keep a record of all proceedings of the municipal court, of the disposition of all cases, and of all fines and other money collected. The municipal judge may issue warrants and subpoenas, administer oaths and affirmations, and make and enforce all proper orders, rules and judgments.