Magistrate
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Adjudicates civil cases in which damages do not exceed
prescribed maximum established by state law, and minor
misdemeanor caess not involving penitentiary sentences or fines
in excess of maximum amount allowed to be levied under state
law. Conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases to determine
wehther there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendant
for further proceedings or trial by superior court. May perform
wedding ceermonies. May preform duties at night and be
designated Night-Court Magistrate (government ser.).
May
adjudicate cases involving motor vehicle laws and be desiganted
Traffic-Court Magistrate (government ser.).
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