Rule 23. Trial

(a) By whom. Trials shall be conducted by a Justice of the Peace and without a jury.

(b) Swearing of witnesses. All persons who shall give testimony during a trial shall be sworn or affirmed as to the truthfulness of their testimony before they shall commence to give their testimonies.

(c) Where conducted. Trial shall be conducted in open court and shall be held only at those locations established by the Chief Magistrate as the locations of the Justice of the Peace Court of this State for purpose of conducting criminal proceedings.