Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May issue marriage licenses and perform wedding ceremonies.

Job Task

• Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
• Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
• Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
• Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
• Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
• Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
• Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
• Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
• Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
• Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
• Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
• Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
• Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
• Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
• Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
• Write decisions on cases.
• Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
• Perform wedding ceremonies.
• Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.

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