What is the role of a Judge?

Answer 1

A judge makes interpretations regarding what the law is and what it means, as well as decisions about how it applies.

During a trial, there are questions of fact (usually determined by a jury) and questions of law (determined by a judge).

Answer 2

The role of a Judge is to be a neutral party, to oversee the management of the courtroom, and to make sure all the parties involved in a suit are playing by the rules unless the parties elect a trial by judge, then the judge has the additional role of acting as a fact finder for the case.

Answer 3

A judge is one that presides over hearings of dispute, whether they be civil or criminal. His/Her role is to determine whether the wrongfully accused is responsible for what they are being charged with, pretty much a mediator. It is the job of a judge to know all the laws that they may come in contact with during the course of a trial or hearing. Sometimes the judge will hand down the sentence if a defendant has been convicted of the crime, and in the others that is handled by the jury.

Answer 4

The role of the judge is to weight things out, to settle disputes, to rule on points of law and to interpret the law.
If there is no jury in a case, it is the judge who decides which party shall win and which party shall lose in a case. He or she listens to the evidence of both sides and to the submissions of the barristers or solicitors. The judge may ask questions of any witness and of the barristers or solicitors.
If there is a jury in the case, it is the jury that decides the outcome of the case. The judge merely provides guidance to the jury and makes sure that the trial is run properly.

Answer 5

To call Balls & Strikes. That's what they always say when they rule against you.

In trial it is to: preside over the trial and assure it is conducted pursuant to the established rules of procedure; to admit evidence for consideration by the trier of fact in accord with the rules of evidence; to determine contested facts; to enter a judgment in accord with the facts and the law. If a jury is the trier of contested facts, then instead of determing contested facts his job becomes to instruct the jury on what contested facts are at issue and what rules are to be applied in determining those facts.

Answer 6

To ensure that the Jury hears a fair Trial

Answer 7

To rule on cases as the law is interpreted.

Answer 8

To rule on points of law. To interpret the law. To give (explain) the law to jurors.

Answer 9

just sits there and listens to all sides of the story and if the person is found guilty he makes the decision on what sentence is appropriate

Answer 10

To do favors and cover the asses of those in high political positions that break the law.