Section 9.
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Justices of peace
The numbers of justices of the peace to be elected in incorporated cities and towns, and in precincts, and the powers, duties, and jurisdiction of justices of the peace, shall be provided by law; Provided, that such jurisdiction granted shall not trench upon the jurisdiction of any court of record, except that said justices shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the superior court in cases of forcible entry and detainer, where the rental value does not exceed twenty-five dollars per month, and where the whole amount of damage claimed does not exceed two hundred dollars; and Provided that justices of the peace may be made police justices of incorporated cities and towns. Prosecution may be instituted in courts other than courts of record upon sworn complaint.