Town Code - Camp Verde

August 2012
SECTION 5-2-2 POWERS AND DUTIES OF TOWN MAGISTRATE (2001-A183) (2008-A355)
The powers and duties of the Magistrate shall include:
A. The powers and duties set forth and conferred upon him under the provisions of the state constitution and
statutes, this code, and the ordinances and resolutions of the Town.
B. The keeping of a docket in which shall be entered each action and the proceedings of the court therein.
C. The responsibility for fixing and receiving all bonds and bails and for fixing and receiving all fines, penalties, fees
and other monies as provided by law.
D. Payment of all fees, fines, penalties, and other monies collected by the court at least once each month to the
treasurer or other officer as designated by the Council.
E. Submitting a monthly report to the Council summarizing court activities for that month.
F. Preparation of a schedule of traffic violations not involving the death of a person, listing specific bail for each
violation.
G. Designation of a deputy other than a law enforcement officer and a specific location, at which the deputy shall,
during hours when court is not open, set the amount of bail in accordance with the foregoing schedule and
collect such bail, or accept proper bail bonds in lieu thereof, for and on behalf of the court.
H. Preparation of a schedule of civil traffic violations listing a specific deposit for each violation. The Magistrate shall
designate a person, a specific location and the hours during which such person will be at the location to accept
proper deposits for civil traffic violations for and on behalf of the court.
I. Prepare an annual departmental budget as required by the Town manager.
J. Supervise and administer, including hiring, promotion, and termination of court employees consistent with the
requirements of the Town Code, Personnel Rules, and adopted budget.
K. Purchase, acquire, or retain goods and services consistent with the requirements of the Town Code and adopted
budget.
L. Provide coordination, input, and advice on court administrative matters to the Town Council and staff.
SECTION 5-2-3 HEARING OFFICERS
The Council may appoint one or more hearing officers to preside over civil traffic violation cases when, in their
opinion, the appointment of such hearing officers is necessary to assure prompt disposition of civil traffic violation
cases. Hearing officers may hear and dispose of civil traffic violation cases under supervision of the presiding officer
of the magistrate court that are appealable to the superior court pursuant to Title 22, Chapter 2, Article 4, Arizona
Revised Statutes.
SECTION 5-2-4 ASSISTANT MAGISTRATE (2008-A355)
The Town Magistrate may recommend to the Council the names of individuals qualified to serve as assistant
magistrate, subject to the assignment and direction of the Town Magistrate, once appointed. All assistant magistrates
shall serve for a specified term, subject to removal by the Council. All duly appointed assistant magistrate shall be
compensated per a fee established by the Council, and subject to the reimbursement of those travel expenses and
other out-of-pocket allowances permitted for Town employees. All assistant magistrates are deemed to be part-time
Town employees subject to contributing to the Arizona State Retirement under certain conditions and paying payroll
taxes, but are not eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.
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