A synonym may be magistrate.
However:
In the US, the term "magistrate" usually refers to a lower level judicial officer, with only certain limited judicial powers delegated to them.
Law
In a jury trial, the case is heard and decided by a group of impartial individuals (the jury). In a bench trial, the case is heard and decided by a judge without a jury. The judge determines the outcome based on the evidence and arguments presented in court.
In a jury trial, the jury determines what facts are true. The judge plays a referee and determines what is admissible at law, what law is relevant, and makes sure the trial is run by the rules. In a jury trial, the judge performs both roles.
If a judge dies during a trial, a new judge would typically be assigned to the case to ensure continuity and proceed with the trial. The new judge would review the case documents and proceedings before making any decisions or rulings.
A trial is usually run by the court system, with a judge overseeing the proceedings and a jury (in some cases) determining the outcome based on the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense. Prosecutors and defense attorneys present their cases, call witnesses, and examine evidence during the trial.
The judge at Jurgis' trial was Judge Pat Callahan.
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The trial Judge.
Judge, decider.
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A "bench trial" is a trial before a judge sitting without a jury. The judge alone decides the case.
Bench trial
A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."
The role of a judge in a jury trial is to see if the suspect get to life or die
If one is on trial for a criminal offense, they are entitled to a trial by jury, but can waive this and be tried just by a judge.
The judge.
A "bench trial" is a case heard by a judge without a jury. In a jury case, the jury decides the facts of the case -- what is true and not true -- and the judge decides the law. In a bench trial, the judge determines the facts and the law.