5-6 Judicial Powers

A.    

The Municipal Court Judge shall have all judicial powers relating to the operation of the Municipal Court, including the power to impose punishment for contempt of court.

B.    Contempt Power

In addition to any other acts which may be deemed contempt of court, the Municipal Court Judge shall have the authority to punish the following as contempt of court in accordance with the provision of Rule 107 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure:

1.    Failure to obey a subpoena properly served without adequate excuse.

2.    Failure to obey a summons for jury duty or to respond to inquiry from the Court requesting information necessary to choose a jury panel without adequate excuse.

3.    Failure of an attorney of record or party to appear before the court at a scheduled appearance date without adequate excuse.

4.    Failure to obey a lawful order of the Court without adequate excuse or other behavior constituting contempt as provided in Rule 107, Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

When the Municipal Court finds any person to be in contempt, the Municipal Court may vindicate its dignity by imposing on the contemnor a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and imprisonment not to exceed a term of ninety (90) days.

C.    

The Municipal Court Judge shall have the power to enforce subpoenas issued by any board, commission, hearing officer, or other body or officer of the City authorized by law or ordinance to issue subpoenas.

D.    

The Municipal Court Judge may appoint legal counsel to represent indigent defendants before the Municipal Court; provided, however, if any person is determined to be indigent and is not appointed legal counsel after request, they may not be sentenced to any term of imprisonment.