§ 5-1. Municipal court.

There shall be a municipal judge, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, who shall be an officer of the city appointed by the city council for a term as provided by state law. The municipal judge shall have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all cases involving offenses against the charter and ordinances of the city; provided that the city council by ordinance may create a minor violations bureau with authority to dispose of cases arising out of designated minor violations, such as minor traffic and parking violations, when the accused waives his or her right to be heard in court, pleads guilty, and pays fines and costs. The municipal judge shall keep a record of all proceedings of the municipal court, of the disposition of all cases, and of all fines and other money collected. The municipal judge may issue warrants and subpoenas, administer oaths and affirmations, make and enforce all proper orders, rules and judgments, and punish for contempt.

(Ord. of 4-3-1984; Ord. No. 2973, § 2, 4-3-2007; Ord. No. 2974, § 2, 4-3-2007)