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	Magistrate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The court's name is misleading, in that it exercises a jurisdiction well in excess of that of the state magistrates courts, and similar to that of the District and County courts of the Australian states.
		Magistrates presiding in the Murri Court (which deals with Aboriginal defendants) were originally of a mind not to appear robed; however elders within the Indigenous community urged Magistrates to continue wearing robes to mark the solemnity of the court process to defendants.
		Magistrates did not exist in U.S. federal courts until 1968, when the office of "United States commissioner" was restructured and renamed to allow district judges to focus on major cases, with lesser matters handled by magistrates.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Magistrate (2228 words)

	Courts of England and Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Magistrates' Courts are presided over by a bench of lay magistrates (or justices of the peace), or a legally-trained district judge (formerly known as a stipendiary magistrate), sitting in each local justice area.
		The Administrative Court, formerly known as the Crown Office List, is a specialist court within the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court and concerns itself with the administrative law of England and Wales, and oversees lower courts and tribunals.
		Appeals lie to provincial courts, and to the Court of Ecclesiastical Causes Reserved and to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Courts_of_England_and_Wales (2483 words)

	Magistrate Information Pamplet
		Chief circuit court judges, in consultation with the chief general district and the chief juvenile and domestic relations district court judges, are responsible for appointing magistrates who serve for four-year terms and may be reappointed.
		Magistrates or judges may issue this order if they find reasonable grounds to believe that a person has committed an assault and battery or an act of family abuse against a family or household member and there is probable danger of further acts of family abuse.
		In this order, the magistrate may: prohibit the abuser from committing further acts of assault and battery; grant possession of the residence to the victim to the exclusion of the abuser; and prohibit all contact between the abuser and the victim.
	www.courts.state.va.us /mag/page1.htm (2007 words)

	S.C. Code of Laws Title 22 Chapter 3 Jurisdiction And Procedure In Magistrates' Courts - www.scstatehouse.net-LPITS
		A magistrate, on the demand of a party in whose favor he shall have rendered a judgment, shall give a transcript thereof which may be filed and docketed in the office of the circuit court of the county in which the judgment was rendered.
		The jurisdiction of magistrates in criminal cases in all counties wherein a county court is established under the provisions of Chapter 9 of Title 14 is hereby abolished.
		In counties where magistrates are given separate and exclusive territorial jurisdiction, criminal cases shall be tried in the district in which the offense was committed, unless the place of trial be changed to another district in the same county in the manner prescribed by law.
	www.scstatehouse.net /code/t22c003.htm (5119 words)

	Magistrates and Magistrates' Courts
		Magistrates' courts are a key part of the criminal justice system and 95% of cases are completed there.
		Cases in the magistrates' courts are usually heard by a panel of three magistrates (Justices of the Peace) supported by a legally qualified Court Clerk.
		Magistrates are appointed by the Crown (retiring at the age of 70).
	www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk /infoabout/magistrates (320 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Debates for 3 Feb 2004 (pt 4)
		Magistrates courts committees are to be abolished under the Act, and a new system is to be put into place.
		The decision to close the courts was reached after a period of consultation with both the paying authority and a wide variety of stakeholders, and it went beyond the guidance note issued by the Central Council of Magistrates Courts Committees.
		Magistrates courts committees have a difficult job to ensure that they deliver the best combination of services for an entire area, provide value for money and look to some of the other aspects of their schemes.
	www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200304/cmhansrd/vo040203/halltext/40203h04.htm (3836 words)

	The Judicial Branch
		The Director of Courts is a judge, appointed to this position by the Minister of Justice, pursuant to Section 82 of the Courts Law (Consolidated Text) 5744-1984; he is responsible to the Minister for the orderly operation of the various judicial instances.
		A court has ruled that some evidence introduced in the case is based on falsehood or forgery, and there are grounds for supposing that without said evidence the outcome of the trial would have been different, and to the advantage of the defendant.
		The appellate court sits in panels of three, except in cases where the accused faces the death penalty or the President of the court or the Advocate General of the army requests an enlarged panel.
	www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Politics/judiciary.html (2873 words)

	Queensland Courts - Role of the Courts (Magistrates Court)
		Other personnel include the court orderly, who calls people into the court, and a court reporter, who is responsible for a verbatim transcript of the proceedings.
		Similarly, in some other cases (such as cases involving domestic violence) a magistrate may order that the court be closed to the public and that certain details of the proceedings be withheld from publication in the media.
		In certain cases, the magistrate may give the defendant the choice of having the case decided by a magistrate or by a jury in a sitting of the next highest courts, the District Courts.
	www.courts.qld.gov.au /about/role_mg.htm (1096 words)

	Magistrates Georgetown County South Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Magistrate Courts have jurisdiction over all offenses where punishments do not exceed fines of $500 plus assessments and court costs or imprisonment of 30 days, or both.
		Magistrate Courts have jurisdiction of civil matters involving claims that are $7,500.00 or less.
		A: Generally, the court does not excuse someone for this type of work-related issue; however, if scheduled to be out-of-town on business or if you have a unique situation, the Magistrate may excuse you or transfer you to another term.
	www.georgetowncountysc.org /magistrate (2863 words)

	Magistrates' Courts - FAQs
		Marriage licenses are not issued by Magistrates' Courts.
		Transcripts of Judgment are filed with the Clerk of Court; executions against property are performed by the County Sheriff.
		Magistrates' Court office staff cannot give you any advice regarding the law, however they can explain court procedures to you so that you may make a more informed decision.
	www3.charlestoncounty.org /docs/Magistrates/summfaq.htm (3062 words)

	Welcome Newberry County Assessor
		The administrative support staff for the Magistrates' Courts is always referred to as "Newberry County Central Court Administration".
		You should contact the Magistrates' Court nearest you for information regarding jurisdiction; the court staff will help you in determining which Magistrates' Court is the one in which you should file your case.
		You may obtain the proper forms and pay the filing fee in the Magistrates' Court for the area in which the property is located.
	www.newberrycounty.net /magistrate/faqs.htm (1081 words)

	Report on constitutional jurisdiction of magistrates' courts: summary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Some respondents felt that magistrates should not be precluded from ruling on the validity of Acts of Parliament, legislation passed by the provincial legislatures after 27 April 1994 and any conduct of the President.
		In the Commission’s view the jurisdictional and procedural scheme established by the Constitution points to magistrates’ courts being precluded from ruling on the constitutionality of Acts of Parliament and conduct of the President.
		The Commission also considers it appropriate that magistrates be precluded from ruling on the constitutional validity of legislation passed after 27 April 1997 by the provincial legislatures, which are representative legislatures with significant constitutional status and a range of exclusive legislative powers.
	wwwserver.law.wits.ac.za /salc/report/magjurissum.html (772 words)

	Magistrates' Courts
		Similarly, magistrates can decide that a case is sufficiently serious that it should be dealt with in the Crown Court - which can impose tougher punishments.
		If the case is to be dealt with in the Magistrates’ Court, the defendant will have to enter a plea.
		The lay magistrates, or ‘Justices of the Peace’, as they are also known, are local people who volunteer their services.
	www.cjsonline.gov.uk /the_cjs/how_it_works/magistrates_court (366 words)

	Strike bites as magistrates boycott courts
		Confusion continued to reign in the Mombasa courts where the rallying call for a national strike to press for a 1000 per cent salary increase was first made by a section of Kenya’s 221-member magistracy.
		Work at the courts was on a slow pace from around 11 am when the magistrates took their seats.
		One magistrate said they could not take part in the strike because it was not called by the magistrates and judges association.
	www.eastandard.net /archives/cl/print/news.php?articleid=15561 (769 words)

	BBC - Crime Fighters - Her Majesty's Courts Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Her Majesty's Courts Service is an executive agency of the Department for Constitutional Affairs (formerly the Lord Chancellor's Department), which is responsible for all policy decisions regarding criminal courts and the justice system.
		Her Majesty's Courts Service was established to provide support to all the various parts of the legal system in England and Wales, including: the Court of Appeal, the Crown Court, and the High Court, all of which comprise the Supreme Court; and the Magistrates' Courts.
		Her Majesty's Courts Service is also responsible for the paperwork within the Crown Court, and some of their staff are employed as court clerks who prepare papers for the judge and look after the jurors.
	www.bbc.co.uk /crime/fighters/courtservice.shtml (925 words)

	Magistrates' Courts - General Information
		Magistrates serve four-year terms and are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
		Magistrates' Courts have jurisdiction over traffic violations and most criminal misdemeanor cases (cases with punishments of a fine not exceeding $500 plus assessments or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both).
		The first Small Claims Court was established in Charleston County in 1982 for the purpose of improving litigation in civil cases.
	www3.charlestoncounty.org /docs/Magistrates/sumcrt.htm (341 words)

	Gloucestershire County Council - Magistrates' Courts Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The magistrates (Justices of the Peace) are members of the local community, appointed by the Lord Chancellor, who are not paid for the work they do in the courts.
		Court officers are responsible for the smooth running of the courts and for other work such as the collection of fines.
		Magistrates' Courts are funded by local authorities (20%), and by the government (80%) but are not managed by either.
	www.gloucestershire.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=3997 (261 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| Magistrates' courts face shake-up
		It means that millions of offences could be removed from the court system and fines imposed by letter.
		The magistrates' courts plan, designed to cut JP workloads, suggests dealing with non-attenders in their absence.
		The paper says those who refuse to attend court create "costly disruption" and can now expect to be sentenced in their absence unless they have a good reason.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/4412220.stm (307 words)

	Becoming a magistrate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Magistrates sit on the Bench in the Magistrates Courts, Youth Courts and Family Courts.
		Magistrates are also responsible for passing sentence; the maximum penalty they can impose is six months imprisonment.
		Before you apply, you must attend a Magistrates Court session on at least one occasion when lay magistrates are in attendance.
	www.eastsussex.gov.uk /community/volunteering/magistrates (270 words)

	South African Statutes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		(2) The court may in any case, in the interests of good order or public morals, direct that a civil trial shall be held with closed doors, or that (with such exceptions as the court may direct) minors or the public generally shall not be permitted to be present thereat.
		(1) (a) Subject to the Magistrates Act, 1993, and the provisions of paragraph (b) of this subsection and of section 10, the Minister may appoint for any district or subdistrict a magistrate, one or more additional magistrates or one or more assistant magistrates and for every regional division a magistrate or magistrates.
		(d) A magistrate, an additional magistrate or an assistant magistrate of a district or subdistrict may at the same time also be a magistrate, an additional magistrate or an assistant magistrate of another district.
	www.lawsoc.co.za /members/legalresources/usefulleg/magcourtact.htm (2072 words)

	Magistrates Courts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Situated in North Street, directly opposite the Civic Centre, the building which houses the Law Courts was originally constructed as a replacement for the old Town Hall (built in 1687) which had been demolished.
		Today the majority of the Courts sitting are Magistrates Courts which are housed and administered on the upper floor.
		The Law Courts is a symmetrical two-storey building constructed in the French Renaissance style with a sandstone facade and rusticated plinth.
	www.scit.wlv.ac.uk /local/wolverhampton/places/magcourt.html (602 words)

	SA Law Commission media release 14 April 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		magistrates' courts and all other courts may decide any matter determined by an Act of Parliament, but a court of a status lower than a High Court may not inquire into or rule on the constitutionality of any legislation or any conduct of the President.
		It is suggested that magistrates' courts should be given a constitutional jurisdiction appropriate to their position in the court structure in South Africa.
		It is proposed that the existing ultra vires jurisdiction of section 110 of the Magistrates' Courts Act be retained.
	www.law.wits.ac.za /salc/media/mrdp75.html (800 words)

	SocietyGuardian.co.uk \| Society \| Clerks' strike likely to close many magistrates courts
		Magistrates courts in London and 20 other centres are expected to grind to a halt tomorrow because of the first ever strike by clerks and managers, according to a confidential report by Whitehall managers.
		Among courts facing potential closure tomorrow are Horseferry Road, Thames, Camberwell, Bow Street and Highbury in London, and courts in Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester and Stoke on Trent.
		The only saving grace in the report is that managers do not think staff would engage in a prolonged national strike, and say some staff - especially in rural areas - may be too loyal to the service to walk out for a day.
	society.guardian.co.uk /crimeandpunishment/story/0,8150,1670596,00.html (513 words)

	Court of Appeal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The majority of cases are heard by the Magistrates' Courts, those which are outside the limit of their jurisdiction are heard by the High Court and the Intermediate Courts.
		(2) The Subordinate Courts Act (Chapter 6) which came into force on the 1st day of January, 1983 established the Magistrates' Courts as the Subordinate Courts of Brunei Darussalam, replacing the Magistrates' Courts of the First, Second and Third Class which were formerly established under the Courts Enactment of 1952.
		(4) A Court of a Magistrate has jurisdiction to hear civil cases where the amount claimed or the value of the subject matter in dispute does not exceed B$30,000.00.
	www.judicial.gov.bn /subord.htm (283 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| Magistrates' staff vote to strike
		Magistrates' court workers have voted for the first strike in the service's 800-year history in a pay dispute.
		The action is set to involve staff who run courts and provide advice to magistrates, including clerks and ushers.
		Members of the Prospect union, which represents around 120 senior legal advisors in the magistrates' courts, also voted for strike action.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/4514754.stm (370 words)

	Courts and cases South Africa (Lexadin)
		The High Courts are the appellate court for the magistrates courts Decisions of the High Courts are binding on Magistrates' Courts within their areas.
		At the moment there are 10 high courts in South Africa The High Court divisions have jurisdiction over all matters in their geographical area, but they usually only hear civil matters involving more than Rand 100,000, and serious criminal cases.
		The Magistrates Courts are the lower courts of first instance which deal with most matters.
	www.lexadin.nl /wlg/courts/nofr/oeur/lxctzaf.htm (424 words)

	Magistrates courts get database access to track defaulting offenders :: PublicTechnology.net :: e-Government & public ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The partnership will enable magistrates' courts' staff to instantly check the latest whereabouts of offenders who are wilfully defaulting and have changed address without notifying the courts.
		Courts Minister Christopher Leslie said that a major barrier for magistrates to effective enforcement of court imposed penalties is the lack of intelligence about offenders' whereabouts.
		Magistrates Courts Committees (MCCs) are responsible for running magistrates' courts and are independent of government.
	www.publictechnology.net /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1861 (1314 words)

	Magistrates courts staff to strike
		Magistrates court staff across England and Wales have voted for the first national strike in their 800-year history in a dispute over pay.
		The staff, who run the courts and provide advice to magistrates, are likely to hold a 24-hour strike before Christmas.
		Mark Serwotka, PCS general secretary, said 51% of admin staff working in magistrates courts outside London earn less than £14,000 per year.
	www.personneltoday.com /Articles/Article.aspx?feed=rss&liArticleID=32937 (317 words)

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