Magistrate Judges

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Section
16-12B-1

Temporary transfer of magistrate judge--Powers and duties.

Section
16-12B-1.1

Number of magistrate judges.

Section
16-12B-1.2

Certification and information on nominees for magistrate judge--Approval by Supreme Court.

Section
16-12B-1.3

Term of magistrate judges--Removal.

Section
16-12B-2

Service as magistrate by retired justice or judge--Effect of acts--Expenses.

Section
16-12B-3

Authority to solemnize marriages--Fees.

Section
16-12B-4

Authority to administer oaths, etc..

Section
16-12B-5

Jurisdiction to issue summonses, warrants.

Section
16-12B-6

Right to counsel in magistrate court.

Section
16-12B-7

Jurisdiction--Bonds and personal recognizance.

Section
16-12B-8

Jurisdiction--Acceptance of defaults and trial of certain petty offenses--Acceptance of pleas--Sentencing.

Section
16-12B-9

Jurisdiction--Forfeiture of appearance bonds.

Section
16-12B-10

Jurisdiction--Committal.

Section
16-12B-11

Jurisdiction--Trial of minor criminal cases.

Section
16-12B-12

Jurisdiction--Small claim proceedings.

Section
16-12B-13

Jurisdiction--Limitations.

Section
16-12B-14

Jurisdiction--Mental illness cases.

Section
16-12B-14.1

Jurisdiction--Adult probationary drug court program.

Section
16-12B-15

Record of proceedings in magistrate court--Stenographic record--Costs--Appeal.

Section
16-12B-16

Right of appeal to circuit court.

Section
16-12B-17

Practice of law by magistrates.

Section
16-12B-18

Court practice prohibited to full-time magistrates.