Description:
Summary:The Magistrate Judge presides over criminal and civil cases in accordance with jurisdiction granted by Georgia law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Presides over first appearance hearings, commitment hearings, and misdemeanor cases within the jurisdiction of Magistrate Court..
- Considers warrant applications, issues arrest and search warrants, and conducts pre-warrant hearings.
- Serve as the on-call Judge to execute arrest warrants and search warrants and conducts first appearance hearings on the weekends and holidays, after normal business hours.
- Perform wedding ceremonies.
Education, Training and Experience:
The Magistrate Judge should possess at a minimum, a law degree; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
- Must have attained age 25.
- Must be a resident of Macon-Bibb County for at least two (2) years.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The Magistrate Judge must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts
- Knowledge of the laws and procedures governing the functions of the Magistrate Court.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Ability to show good judgement, consistency, timeliness, and respect in decision-making..
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