Magistrate

The Magistrate Judge presides over criminal and civil cases in accordance with jurisdiction granted by Georgia law.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.

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.

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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