When a city is situated in only one county, where may city peace officers serve municipal court warrants, summons, and capiases?

• A. Only within city limits.
• B. In any county in the state.
• C. In the county where the city is located.
• D. Only in the city’s county seat.

Answer: (C)

Knowing how municipal process works is about territorial jurisdiction. When a city sits entirely within one county, city peace officers have authority to serve municipal court warrants, summons, and capiases anywhere in that county, not just inside city limits. This arrangement lets the municipal court’s orders be carried out throughout the county where the city is located, ensuring effective enforcement. It isn’t limited to the city itself, nor restricted to the county seat, and it isn’t statewide. So the correct scope is the county where the city is located.