Sec 22-101. Justice precincts; formation, change or abolishment; jurisdiction  


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  • A. The board of supervisors shall divide the county into justice precincts and name or number them, and may change or abolish any justice precinct or redistrict the county, but abolishment of a precinct shall not take effect until expiration of the term of office of the justice and constable then in office.

    B. A justice of the peace shall have original jurisdiction as provided in sections 22-201 and 22-301.