0000000023.PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT.CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT MAGISTRATE
About The Position
Conducts hearings and makes findings of facts and conclusions of law in matters alleging violations of criminal law etc.1. Presides over various matters requiring judicial action prior to disposition. 2. Presides over hearing and trials including jury trials. 3. Hears evidence 4. Compels production of relevant evidence, including books, papers, vouchers, documents, and other writings. 5. Rules on admissibility of evidence. 6. Issues summons and attachments for the appearance of witnesses. 7. Examines witnesses 8. Swears witnesses for hearings and trials. 9. Performs acts and takes the necessary and proper measures for the efficient performance of duties as assigned by the Chief Magistrate. 10 Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
- 5 years experience practicing law
- Must be able to act independently on own authority
Responsibilities
- Conducts hearings and makes findings of facts and conclusions of law in matters alleging violations of criminal law etc
- Presides over various matters requiring judicial action prior to disposition
- Presides over hearing and trials including jury trials
- Hears evidence
- Compels production of relevant evidence, including books, papers, vouchers, documents, and other writings
- Rules on admissibility of evidence
- Issues summons and attachments for the appearance of witnesses
- Examines witnesses
- Swears witnesses for hearings and trials
- Performs acts and takes the necessary and proper measures for the efficient performance of duties as assigned by the Chief Magistrate
- Performs related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
