§ 5.07. Municipal court.

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There is established and shall be maintained a court or courts, designated the "Municipal Court of the City of Jersey Village," for the trial of misdemeanor offenses with all powers and duties granted by the laws of the State of Texas.

The judge(s) of each court shall be appointed by the council for a term of office of two years beginning on January 1 of even-numbered years. Any such judge may be removed from office by the council for incompetency, misconduct or malfeasance. Each such judge shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and shall be entitled to compensation as established by the council.

There shall be a municipal court clerk appointed by the council for a term of two years to run concurrently with the term of the judge. Such clerk and any deputy clerks appointed by the clerk, with approval of the council, shall have the power to administer oaths, make certificates, affix the seal of the court, and perform all acts usual and necessary in issuing process and conducting business of the court.

(Ord. No. 05-14, § 1, 5-16-05)

                    
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