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fireman · 08-10-2005, 09:09

The magistrate is led by the clerk of the court, he advises the magistrate on proceedeures and penalties the magistrate is the figurehead of the court, he asks questions of the accused and eventually decides on a punishment but that is done only under the guidance of the clerk of the court who is a trained lawyer.
I was asked some years ago if I would consider becoming a magistrate but did not feel. then that I could give it the time it needs. Maybe I should consider it again.

08-10-2005, 09:09	#25
fireman member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anywhere if its warm. Posts: 1,129 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 55	Re: Are Accy Magistrates Incompetent ? The magistrate is led by the clerk of the court, he advises the magistrate on proceedeures and penalties the magistrate is the figurehead of the court, he asks questions of the accused and eventually decides on a punishment but that is done only under the guidance of the clerk of the court who is a trained lawyer. I was asked some years ago if I would consider becoming a magistrate but did not feel. then that I could give it the time it needs. Maybe I should consider it again.