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For state law as to municipal judges generally, see WS, 1977, 5-6-102 to 5-6-105.
The mayor, by and with the consent of the town council, shall appoint a municipal judge and may appoint an alternate municipal judge, who shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
(1996 Code § 11-1; Ord. 372, 1973; amended during August 1984 supplementation; Ord. 650 § 3(H)(i), 1996)
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For state law as to appointment of municipal judges, see WS, 1977, 5-6-103 and 15-2-102.
For state law as to removal of municipal judges, see WS, 1977, 5-6-104 and 15-2-102.
The duties of the municipal judge or alternate municipal judge shall be to preside at all regular or special sessions of the municipal court.
The municipal judge shall have exclusive jurisdiction of and shall hear and determine all cases arising under this code and other ordinances of the town. The forms, practice and procedure before such municipal judge in such cases, unless otherwise provided in this code or other town ordinances, shall conform as closely as possible to the forms, practice and procedure before justices of the peace of the state, insofar as such practices and procedures may be applicable. The municipal judge shall have the power to impose fines of no more than $750.00 for any one offense, to which may be added costs. He shall have the authority to enforce due obedience to this code and all other town ordinances, rules and judgments made by him. He shall have the same power as does the district court in the issuance of warrants, subpoenas or other process that may be necessary, and may fine or imprison for contempt offered while holding court or to process issued, in the same manner and to the same extent as does the district court.
(1996 Code § 11-2; Ord. 372, 1973; amended during August 1984 supplementation; Ord. 645, 1995; Ord. 650 § 3(H)(i), 1996)
The municipal court for the town of Wheatland shall be open and in session each week on Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon; provided, however, the municipal court will not be open or in session on those holidays set forth in WMC § 2.35.030, if said holidays fall on a Tuesday or Thursday.
(1996 Code § 11-2; Ord. 645, 1995)
The municipal judge's salary shall be established by the mayor and town council. The municipal judge is not eligible for any municipal benefits, which include but are not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, or health insurance.
(1996 Code § 11-2; Ord. 645, 1995; Ord. 650 § 3(H)(i), 1996)
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For state law as to jurisdiction of municipal judges, see WS, 1977, 5-6-102.
The municipal judge and alternate municipal judge shall be required to execute to the town a bond in the sum of $1,000 with two or more sureties, conditioned substantially that he will well and truly perform all the duties of his office as is or may be prescribed by state law, this code and other ordinances of the town, and shall, with all reasonable skill, diligence, good faith and honesty, safely keep and be responsible for all funds coming into his hands by virtue of his office, and pay over without delay to the person authorized by state law, this code and other ordinances of the town to receive such, all monies which may come into his hands by virtue of his office, and shall well and truly deliver to his successor in office, or such other person as is authorized by law to receive such, monies, books, papers and all else held by him as such officer.
(1996 Code § 11-3; Ord. 372, 1973; amended during August 1984 supplementation; Ord. 650 § 3(H)(i), 1996)
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For state law as to authority of town to require bond for municipal judges, see WS, 1977, 5-6-105.
For criminal procedure applicable to municipal courts, see Wyoming Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 2. See also WS, 1977, 5-6-106.