Columbia Municipal Court; Jurisdiction and Powers ordinance (Charter § 114)

There shall be a municipal court which shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all cases involving violations of this charter or of the ordinances of the city, subject to appeal by either party to the circuit court in like manner as provided by law for appeals from magistrate court in Boone County in criminal cases. Such court may punish contempts of court by fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days, or both; may enforce its process, orders and judgments in the same manner as a court of record; may issue search warrants as authorized by law upon application of the city counselor, city attorney or chief of police; may summon and compel the attendance of witnesses; may administer oaths; may summon and compel the attendance of jurors, when a jury is allowed; may pass upon the competency of evidence; and may render final judgment on any forfeited bond or recognizance returnable to such court, subject to appeal, as in other cases.