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§ 16-97-104. Proof of prior convictions

Proof of prior convictions, both felony and misdemeanor, and proof of juvenile adjudications shall follow the procedures outlined in §§ 5-4-502 — 5-4-504.

§ 16-96-108. Right to speedy trial or bail

When a person has been arrested and brought before the city court, or the judge thereof, charged with an offense within the jurisdiction of the court, he or she shall be immediately tried or, at the discretion of the judge, held to bail for his or her future appearance for trial, or discharged from custody.

§ 16-96-109. Time of trial

(a) All prosecutions in city courts shall stand for trial immediately, where the defendant is in custody or on bail for the offense charged, or on the day when the defendant has been summoned to appear, but only if the summons was executed within the limits of the court’s jurisdiction one (1) day or, elsewhere, […]

§ 16-95-102. “Appropriate court.”

The phrase “appropriate court” as used in the Agreement on Detainers shall, with reference to the courts of this state, mean any and all courts having jurisdiction over criminal matters.

§ 16-96-112. Trials in city court

All trials in the city court for violation of the bylaws or ordinances of any city or incorporated town shall be before the judge without the intervention of a jury, but the defendant, upon appeal, shall have the right to a trial by jury in the circuit court.

§ 16-95-103. Enforcement

All courts, departments, agencies, officers, and employees of this state and its political subdivisions are directed to enforce the Agreement on Detainers and to cooperate with one another and with other party states in enforcing the agreement and effectuating its purpose.

§ 16-95-104. Applicability of habitual offenders law

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the application of any habitual offenders law to any person on account of any conviction had in a proceeding brought to final disposition by reason of the use of the Agreement on Detainers.

§ 16-96-401. Collection and payment

(a) All justices of the peace are prohibited from collecting fines, penalties, and forfeitures. (b) Quarterly on the first Mondays in July, October, January, and April, all constables or other collecting officers of any township shall turn over to the county treasurer of their respective counties all fines, penalties, and forfeitures, less the commission due […]