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Municipal Court |
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Respected & Responsible |
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Ordinance - Introduction |
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Ordinance - Adoption |
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TITLE:
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Yuma City Code Text Amendment: Marshals Duty and Training
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Amend Yuma City Code Chapter 39 subsection 30 to include specific duties that are performed as required by Article XI Sections 5 and 6 of the Yuma City Charter. (Municipal Court) (Del Miller)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This amendment to the Yuma City Code aligns with City Council’s Respected and Responsible strategic outcome, as it will ensure that City ordinances related to judicial enforcement of the Municipal Court are consistent with state statutes, laws, and Arizona Supreme Court rules.
REPORT:
The proposed amendment clarifies the duties of the Marshals of the Court under Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-299.10 (as amended) and Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA).
Article XI Section 5 provides authority for the Municipal Court Marshals, but there is a need to align the Yuma City Code with the Charter section, statutes, and ACJA. This proposed amendment to Section 39-30 of the Yuma City Code will resolve the potential conflict between Article XI section 5 and Article XI section 6 regarding service of process. While Marshals serve the vast majority of all Municipal Court process, it is still necessary to retain officers of the Yuma Police Department as the default for all process not served by the Marshals as certain documents must be served by Law Enforcement.
Additionally, the Marshals serve as bailiff, detention transport officer, and provide protective services at all locations designated by the Presiding Judge which includes City Hall. In regards to the detention transport duties, Marshals are required to be certified detention officers for this purpose, having the responsibility of care, custody, and control of all Municipal Court defendants while transporting to and from the jail for court and other required appearances. This amendment serves to provide clarity as to the duties, authority, and training requirements of the Marshals of the Court to maintain compliance with all laws, rules, statutes, and codes. This amendment does not provide any additional duties beyond that which the Marshals already perform.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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STATE FUNDS: |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
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$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
There are no costs associated with this proposed amendment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
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City Clerk’s Office |
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Document to be recorded |
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Document to be codified |
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
11/09/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
11/09/2026 |