and, if the volume of business required it, may include a typewriter which is merely a mechanical improvement upon the other writing devices. 1952-53 Op. Att’y Gen. p. 313 (decided under former Code 1933, § 24-904).
County governing authority is responsible for all expenses necessary for a small claims/magistrate court’s operation, distinct from the compensation paid to the individual magistrates. 1983 Op. Att’y Gen. No. U83-39.
Magistrate’s offices must be open for sufficient periods to perform duties required by law. 1983 Op. Att’y Gen. No. 83-59.
The chief magistrate may with the approval of the chief judge of superior court adopt local rules for the court not inconsistent with law and the rules adopted by the Supreme Court.