Chapter 2.56
MUNICIPAL COURT

Sections:

2.56.010    Established.

2.56.020    Powers and jurisdiction.

2.56.030    Practice and procedure.

2.56.010 Established.

There is established an inferior court to be entitled “the municipal court of Sumner.” (Ord. 705 § 1, 1961. Prior code § 1.13.010)

2.56.020 Powers and jurisdiction.

The municipal court of Sumner shall have the jurisdiction and shall exercise all the powers declared to be vested in this court by Washington State Session Laws of 1961, Chapter 299, Sections 50 to 96 inclusive, codified as chapter 3.50 RCW, together with such other powers and jurisdiction generally conferred in the state, either by common law or by express statute, upon the court. (Ord. 705 § 2, 1961. Prior code § 1.13.020)

2.56.030 Practice and procedure.

The court practice and procedure, codified as chapter 3.50 RCW, are adopted as the practice and procedure for the municipal court of Sumner. (Ord. 1980 § 1, 2001: Ord. 705 § 3, 1961. Prior code § 1.13.030)