Section 21. Judges as conservators of the peace; preliminary examinations in criminal cases

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Judges as conservators of the peace; preliminary examinations in criminal cases

Justices of the supreme court, in the state, and district judges and magistrates, in their respective jurisdictions, shall be conservators of the peace. District judges and other judges or magistrates designated by law may hold preliminary examinations in criminal cases.

Summary: Establishing magistrate courts, abolishing justices of the peace

Election Date: November 8, 1966

Votes For Ratification: 81055

Votes Against Ratification: 26317

Percent for Ratification: 75%

Percent Against Ratification: 25%

Notes: Affected Article VI, Sections 1, 18, 21, 26 , 27

Amendment Source: 1965 HJR 34

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Judges as conservators of the peace; preliminary examinations in criminal cases

Justices of the supreme court in the State, district judges in their respective districts, and justices of the peace in their respective counties shall be conservators of the peace. District judges and justices of the peace may hold preliminary examinations in criminal cases.

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