2006-08-17 18:44:03 · 5 answers · asked by pradeep 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A magistrate is a lawyer who is not a judge but who is
authorized to hear and decide certain types of cases. For
example, family support magistrates hear cases involving
child support. In addition, there are motor vehicle/small
claims magistrates.
2006-08-17 19:07:11 · answer #1 · answered by Keshav Madhav 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A magistrate is a judicial officer. In common law systems a magistrate usually has limited authority to administer and enforce the law. In civil law systems a magistrate may be a judge of a superior court. In some jurisdictions, such as Australia, the term has become blurred as a Federal Magistrate has jurisdiction similar to a judge. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil cases, criminal cases, or both.
2006-08-17 18:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by igsmrlmmu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A type of judge.
Some small claims courts or municipal courts refer to their judges as magistrates. As do some administrative courts.
2006-08-17 18:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a judge who has limited powers and who does not sit with a jury
2006-08-17 18:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by litch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kabhi court zana pata chal jayega
2006-08-17 18:49:40 · answer #5 · answered by sachin s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋