Municipal Courts

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Section
14-25-5

Establishment of municipal courts by ordinance; facilities for courts; use of magistrates court by municipality.

Section
14-25-15

Appointment of municipal judge; training program, certification examination and continuing education requirements.

Section
14-25-25

Eligibility for judgeship; vacancy in office and temporary absence.

Section
14-25-35

Appointment and duties of clerk of court.

Section
14-25-45

Powers, duties, and jurisdiction of municipal courts.

Section
14-25-55

Powers and duties of chief of police and police officers.

Section
14-25-65

Maximum penalties that court may impose; restitution; contempt.

Section
14-25-75

Judge may suspend sentences.

Section
14-25-85

Disposition of fines and penalties.

Section
14-25-95

Appeals to Court of Common Pleas; procedures and time limits.

Section
14-25-105

Municipal judge to make return to Court of Common Pleas in event of appeal; no appeal de novo.

Section
14-25-115

Appointment of ministerial recorder; powers and duties.

Section
14-25-125

Demand for jury trial; composition of jury.

Section
14-25-130

Preparation of jury list from electronic file of persons holding valid South Carolina driver's license or identification card.

Section
14-25-135

Jury commissioners.

Section
14-25-145

Commissioners to prepare jury box.

Section
14-25-155

Composition of jury list.

Section
14-25-165

Drawing and composing juries; single trials; trial terms; peremptory challenges.

Section
14-25-170

Drawing and summoning jurors by computer.

Section
14-25-175

Disposition of names drawn.

Section
14-25-180

Essential service to business excuse.

Section
14-25-185

Failure of juror to appear.

Section
14-25-195

Right to record proceedings.

Section
14-25-205

Consolidated political subdivisions.

Section
14-25-810

Authority of recorders to suspend sentences.