Qualifying in absentia for magistrates serving on active military duty. Powers and duties of chief magistrate. Qualifications; restrictions on practice of law. Minimum compensation; annual salary; increases; supplements. Monthly contingent expense allowance for the operation of the magistrate court. Discipline, removal, and involuntary retirement. Training requirements; payment of training costs. Conflicts between local ordinances and local Acts. Continuation of certain county civil court officials as magistrate court officials. 15-10-51. 15-10-52. 15-10-53.