§ 6.04. Jurisdiction, power, and fines.

The Municipal Court shall have jurisdiction:

1)

Over the forfeiture and collection of bonds given in proceedings therein, and to order the forfeiture of cash acceptance bonds upon the failure of the defendant to appear, and to accept the same in lieu of a fine;

2)

Concurrent with the appropriate state Court on all criminal cases arising under the criminal laws of the state where the offense is committed within the Town limits and the penalty does not exceed that which is established for Municipal Courts by state law;

3)

Over all criminal cases arising under the ordinances of the Town within the Town limits and outside the Town limits to the extent authorized by state law;

4)

Punish for contempt, admit to bail, and forfeit bonds under such circumstances and as provided by law;

5)

Enforce all process of the Courts in accordance with state law and Town ordinances, punish witnesses for failing to obey subpoenas, and compel their attendance by process of attachment.