22-421. Commencement of action; arrest or summons; examination of witnesses A. Proceedings in the municipal court for violations of ordinances committed within the corporate limits of the city or town shall be commenced by complaint under oath and in the name of the state, setting forth the offense charged, with such particulars of time, place, […]
22-422. Court record The magistrate shall keep a court record and shall enter each action and proceeding of the court in the court record.
22-423. Procedure The rules of criminal procedure for the superior court, including the provisions regarding bail, issuance of subpoenas and punishment for disobedience thereof shall apply to municipal courts so far as applicable and when not otherwise prescribed.
22-424. Bail; preparation of schedule; collection; civil deposits A. The defendant, at any time after arrest, and before conviction, shall be eligible for bail, subject to section 13-3961 and any applicable rules adopted by the supreme court. B. The presiding magistrate shall: 1. Prepare a schedule of traffic violations not involving the death of a […]
22-425. Jury trials and appeals in municipal courts A. In the trial of offenses for violation of ordinances of cities or towns of such a nature as by the common law were not triable before a jury, no jury trial shall be granted. B. Either party may appeal from a municipal court to the superior […]
22-427. Authority of city or town magistrate Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, a city or town magistrate may perform his duties as authorized by law without the corporate limits of the city or town of which he is the magistrate pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement authorized by title 11, chapter […]
22-428. Custody of records filed; purging; destruction A. The magistrate shall maintain and dispose of all documents that are filed with the court pursuant to rules prescribed by the supreme court. B. The magistrate or the magistrate’s designee shall notify the director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records of records designated for […]
22-429. Judgment; imprisonment for fine; limitation; lien A. When the defendant pleads guilty or is convicted either by the court or by a jury, the court shall pronounce judgment on the plea or verdict. A sentence of a fine or imprisonment, or both, may be pronounced on the judgment. B. If the court sentences the […]
