§ 6. Power of city judge to issue writs and processes and to hear cases; nature of writs and processes; records to be kept; duty of police to execute, serve and make proper return of writs and processes.  


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  • For the proper carrying out of the jurisdiction, vested in said city judge, he shall be entitled and authorized to issue and cause to be served, any and all writs and processes, and he shall have full authority to hear and determine all matters properly coming before him and coming within his jurisdiction herein specified. The writs and processes to be used shall be similar to those used by justices of the peace in cases of a similar nature, and proper record shall be kept of the issuance of writs and processes and returns, and of any kind and all other actions taken relative thereto, and the actions of the court thereon. The police of the city are hereby authorized and directed to execute and serve any and all writs and processes issued out of said city court by said judge, and proper return shall be made by such officer to the same extent as is required of constables and sheriffs in the service and execution of similar papers.