New Britain herald., 1929-01-24
PAainuiM Meys
TOWN COURT BILL
 DRAFT COMPLETED
Measure Like Int Killed m 1s87-Summ,ry Of Text
"Y" TEAM REGAINS LEAD

Plainville Rack In County League
 Fight-High School Loses-Mrs.
 Lizxie Smith Dics-Personal Tax
 Collections Gootl-Briefs.
 The draft for the town court bill which it is proposed to submit to the present session of the general as- seE,bly has now been completed, and its text was made public today by s. s. Gwillim, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce legislative committee. In its provisions it is practically identical with the meas ure which failed to pass the legis- lature two years ago. but this time it is believed that no opposition will be encountered. This developed un- expectedly in 1927 and resulted in the death of the measure introduced by Representative Robert E. White, but it is understood that assurances have been given that t.-e bill will not te opposed this year and that both former factions will unite in pushing the measure to enactment.
 The draft. approved by the Cham mer committee Monday night, will be l presented for the approval of the townspeople at an open meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on the | oAp,inr MarIop niubf and if if TO ceives their stamp of assent, it will be introduced into the assembly by Mir. White.
 By the terms of "An Act Creating the Town Court of Plainville," it is provided that such court be creat- ed here with jurisdiction of all crimes and misdemeanors committed within the town, and of all violations of bylaws and regulations of the town. punishable by fine not ex- ceeding scO0 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both. The court will have the juris- diction and authority now belonging
 to justices of tho peace in all crim-
 inal matters and may try. render
 judgment, and grant warrants of eN-
 ecution to carry out any of it's judg-
 mcnts. It may commit boys to the Connecticut School for Boys and girls
 to the Long Lane farm and may commit children to temporary homes
 for dependent and neglected chil-
 drcn. The accused in any case. how
 ever, may appeal from the courts
 decision to the superior court.
 The court is empowered 10 hear al
 complaints for criminal offenscs anG
 may mete out punishment to tho . limits mentioned above, or, if it i! , deemed the offense is more serious , may bind over the prisoner to thu next term of the superior court. ac cepting bail if the offensc is bailablt or, if it is not, cOnlL.itting the ac cuscd to the county jail. The cour
 is a police court and has all powers of such courts.
 In all criminal cases the court i
 to proceed without a jury. may issu'
 subpoenas and warrants of capias fo witnesses. warrants of arrest upot complaints. and all other crimina process It may adjourn any cas'
 and require a recognizance for thu
 appearance of the accused or. in de fault of this, commit him to jail. Th' , court has power 10 sit not only at it directed and stated place, but at sucl other places within the town as ma!
 he deemed necessary or advisable fO 3 the disposition of its business. } Appointment Of Officers
 The court is to be presided ovc by judge, appointed by the as sembly for a term of two years be Y ginning the July 1 after his appoint |, ment, also deputy judge, als
 chosen by the assembly, to prcsid , if the judge is absent. disqualified
 unable 10 be present, or requests hi
 assistant to take charge.
 z Tho judge is given the power l.
 name prosecutor and assistaa prosecutor, each of whom may b !, removed by the judge for cause. Th prosecutors' offices will be of tn
 same length as that of the judge ap D pointing them. while the judge Ina
 power to appoint a successor in th s event of the death of either prose s cutor or assistant. The prosecutor !. will have the same duties as ar 7: They will have exclusive authorit j. Thtey will have exclusive authorit :, to prosecute cases in the town cout ,. except in health matters, where th y county health officer has the riel,
 to appear and prosecute on war . rants issued by him.
 l The prosecuting attorney is em h pow cred 10 collect. by suit if neces c sary, all forfeited bonds. with tn
 power 10 compromise them if advis
 able. Both he and his assistant ma subpoena witnesses. Both also mus
 furnish 10 the first selectman sue
 surety bond as he may fix condition ed for the faithful discharge of thei services.
 Records aNd Receipts The prosecutor or assistant. is [ act as clerk of the court and kee
 its records. certifying them an
 copies of them. He is also to re