21. Completion by a magistrate of process begun by his or her predecessor
Where a magistrate has issued a warrant or summons, or otherwise taken or commenced any proceeding or matter, criminal or civil, under any authority however conferred, and subsequently ceases to act as such magistrate, it shall be lawful for the person in whose hands such warrant or summons may be to execute or serve the same in the same manner as if the magistrate who issued such warrant or summons had not ceased to act as such magistrate; and any successor of such magistrate, or any person acting for such magistrate, may hear, determine, execute, enforce and carry to completion any proceeding or matter so commenced as aforesaid.