[1985 Code § 5-1.1]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1 et seq., there
is hereby established, within the Borough, a Municipal Court to be
known as the "Municipal Court of the Borough of Ringwood."
[1985 Code § 5-1.2]
The Municipal Court shall have a seal, which shall bear the
impress of the name of the Court.
[1985 Code § 5-1.3]
There shall be a Judge of the Municipal Court who shall be appointed
by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council.
The Judge shall serve for a term of three years from the date of his
appointment and until his successor is appointed and qualified.
[1985 Code § 5-1.4]
The Judge of the Municipal Court shall be compensated by an
annual salary as fixed by ordinance. The compensation so paid shall
be in lieu of any and all other fees.
[1985 Code § 5-1.5]
The Municipal Court Judge, before entering upon the duties of
his office, shall take, subscribe and file the Oath of Office required
by law and rules of court.
[1985 Code § 5-1.7]
The Municipal Court and the Municipal Court Judge shall have,
possess and exercise all the jurisdiction, powers, functions and duties
which are conferred by law and the applicable rules of the Supreme
Court of New Jersey.
[1985 Code § 5-1.8; New]
a.
There is hereby created the position of Municipal Court Administrator
and the position of Assistant Administrator of the Municipal Court.
b.
Appointment to this position shall be made by the Borough Manager.
c.
Bond or Insurance. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2B:12-12, before assuming
office, the Court Administrator or person employed by the court who
handles money in the scope of that employment, shall be covered by
a bond or insurance against loss or misappropriation of funds payable
to the Borough in an amount required by the Borough.
[Ord. No. 1997-25]
a.
There is hereby established the position of Court Attendant for the
Municipal Court.
b.
The Court Attendant shall perform such duties as conferred by law
under the direction of the Judge of the Municipal Court.
c.
The Court Attendant shall be an authorized Class Two Special Law
Enforcement Officer.
