Article I.
The officers of this district shall consist of an alcalde and sheriff, to be elected in the usual manner by the people, and continue in office at the pleasure of the electors.
Article II.
In case of the absence or disability of the sheriff, the alcalde shall have power to appoint a deputy.
Article III.
Civil cases may be tried by the alcalde, if the parties desire it; otherwise they shall be tried by a jury.
Article IV.
All criminal cases shall be tried by a jury of eight American citizens, unless the accused should desire a jury of twelve persons, who shall be regularly summoned by the sheriff, and sworn by the alcalde, and shall try the case according to the evidence.
Article V.
In the administration of law, both civil and criminal, the rule of practice shall conform, as near as possible, to that of the United States, but the forms and customs of no particular state shall be required or adopted.