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Jurisdiction.

Justices of the peace have jurisdiction throughout their respective counties, as follows:

1. To try charges where the punishment prescribed by law does not exceed a fine of one hundred dollars or imprisonment for three months. [Footnote: The extent of this jurisdiction varies somewhat in different states.]

2. To examine persons charged with crimes greater than those specified above, and to dismiss them or hold them for trial in a court having jurisdiction, as the facts seem to warrant.

3. To prevent crimes, by requiring reckless persons to give security to keep the peace.