What is the purpose of the municipal court seal?

• A. to decorate the courtroom
• B. to indicate the court's hours
• C. to authenticate the acts of the judge and clerk
• D. to seal subpoenas

Answer: (C)

The seal marks official, court-authorized actions. In municipal court practice, the seal is affixed to official acts and records—like judgments, orders, and other documents—to show they come from the judge and the clerk and carry the court’s authority. This authentication helps prevent forgery and makes the documents legally enforceable and trustworthy. It isn’t about decoration or showing hours, and while some official documents may bear the seal, its primary purpose is to certify the authenticity of the court’s acts.