Establishes county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.
The bill provides for the establishment of county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction. These courts would handle cases currently adjudicated by municipal courts, including violations of county and municipal ordinances, motor vehicle and traffic laws, and civil actions with damages not exceeding $15,000. The county would be responsible for providing courtrooms, chambers, offices, equipment, and supplies for the court. The county prosecutor would act as the municipal prosecutor for the county-municipal court.
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