CHAPTER 10
MUNICIPAL COURT

SECTION:

3-10-1:    Establishment Of Municipal Court

3-10-2:    Election, Term And Qualifications Of Judge

3-10-3:    Judges Pro Tem

3-10-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT:

There is hereby created and established the Municipal Court of the City of Renton. (Ord. 5477, 7‑20‑2009)

3-10-2 ELECTION, TERM AND QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGE:

The Judge of the Municipal Court shall be elected to office for a term of four years commencing on January 1, 1986, and every four years thereafter. Additional part-time judges may be appointed by the Judge of the Municipal Court. (Ord. 5628, 9-26-2011; Ord. 5477, 7‑20‑2009)

3-10-3 JUDGES PRO TEM:

A.    The Judge shall appoint Judges Pro Tem who shall act in the absence, disability or temporary disqualification of the regular Municipal Court Judge, or the need for more than one judge. The Judges Pro Tem shall be qualified to hold the position of Judge of the Municipal Court.

B.    Such Pro Tem Judges shall receive hourly compensation for handling the calendar on any regular or special court day. Such compensation shall be determined in the City budget. (Ord. 5477, 7‑20‑2009)