INC NEWS - Judicial System -- 2006 Elections of Judges, DA, Clerk, Sheriff

[Caleb Southern]

>I've personally wondered at times just what are the qualifications for a
magistrate.

 

 

Magistrates 

magistrates

  

A magistrate is a judicial officer of the District Court who handles certain
criminal and civil matters. In criminal cases, a magistrate issues warrants
and sets bail. A magistrate may also accept guilty pleas and payments of
fines and costs for traffic violations and minor misdemeanors and, in some
counties, may conduct trials in certain worthless check cases. In civil
cases, the magistrate presides over small claims court. 

Magistrates are appointed to two-year terms by the senior resident Superior
Court judge [Orlando Hudson] from among persons nominated by the clerk of
superior court [Archie Smith]. The chief District Court judge [Elaine
Bushfan] sets their work schedules. A magistrate must have a four-year
degree from an institution of higher learning or a two-year degree plus four
years of relevant work experience. Magistrates must participate in
continuing professional education for as long as they serve. Their salaries
are set by statute and are based on years of service as a magistrate. 

 

Source:

http://www.nccourts.org/Courts/OCO/Magistrates/Default.asp

 

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