Columbia Jurisdiction; change of venue ordinance (§ 15-2)
Chapter 15: Municipal Court · Article I. In General
The municipal division of the circuit court shall have original jurisdiction to hear and determine all violations against the charter and the ordinances of the city. There shall be no change of venue or other transfer of cases to other divisions except as provided by the laws of the state. This section shall in no way be construed to remove or limit a defendant's right to trial by jury.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 15-2
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.