Statement: A municipal judge may issue a summons.

• A. False
• B. Only in capital cases
• C. True
• D. Only if the city prosecutor approves

Answer: (C)

Municipal judges have the authority to issue a summons to bring a person before the court. A summons is a formal notice that requires the defendant to appear and answer to the charges, instead of arresting them on the spot. This power exists once there is a sworn complaint and probable cause, and it helps ensure the defendant’s appearance in court.

This isn't limited to capital cases, and it doesn't require city prosecutor approval for the judge to issue it. Prosecutors may support or request a summons as part of the charging process, but their approval isn't a prerequisite for the judge's authority to issue one.