Columbia Definitions ordinance (§ 15-1)

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed:

Municipal court and municipal division of the circuit court. A division of the circuit court of the circuit in which the city is located, served by a municipal judge selected by the city council pursuant to the requirements of the charter and ordinances of the city to have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all violations against the ordinances of the municipality.

Municipal judge and judge of the municipal division of the circuit court. The person selected by the city council pursuant to the requirements of the charter and ordinances of the city to serve as judge of the municipal division of the circuit court.