This Chapter shall govern the organization and operation of
the Municipal Court of the City of Weatherford, as put into operation
by resolution duly passed on the 30th day of January, 1969, and filed
in accordance with law, as authorized by Title 11, Oklahoma Statutes
1991, Section 27-101 to 27-132, and any amendments thereto. To the
extent of conflict between any provisions of this Chapter and the
provisions of any other ordinance of the city, the provisions of this
Chapter shall control.
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different
meaning, the following words shall mean:
1.Â
COURT – Shall mean the Municipal Court of the city.
2.Â
JUDGE – Shall mean the Judge of the Municipal Court, or any
acting judge, as provided for by the statutes of this state, and this
Chapter.
3.Â
MUNICIPALITY OR THIS MUNICIPALITY – Shall mean the City of
Weatherford.
4.Â
CLERK OF THE COURT – Shall mean the chief municipal court officer,
including any deputy or member of the office staff of the court clerk
while performing duties of the court clerk's office.
5.Â
GOVERNING BODY – Shall mean the Board of Commissioners of the
city.
6.Â
CHIEF OF POLICE – Shall mean the peace officer in charge of
the police force of the municipality.
7.Â
THIS JUDICIAL DISTRICT – Shall mean the district court judicial
district of the State of Oklahoma, wherein the government of this
municipality is situated.
The Court shall exercise original jurisdiction to hear and determine
all prosecutions wherein a violation of any ordinance of the city
is charged, including any such prosecutions transferred to the Court
in accordance with applicable law.
