In addition to referring to judicial officers who administer the law, "magistrates" can also denote individuals in positions of authority who manage or oversee specific functions within various institutions, such as local government. Historically, magistrates were often responsible for maintaining public order and overseeing the enforcement of laws and regulations in their jurisdictions. This broader interpretation highlights their role in governance and community leadership beyond the courtroom.
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The name Schullz represents a person who has an authoritative personality. It is associated with magistrates, overseers, sheriffs, and stewards.
There are 147 Magistrates in a courtThere's usually three judges on the bench at a Magistrate's court.
Magistrates' Association was created in 1921.
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Magistrates - band - ended in 2009.
Magistrates - band - was created in 2006.
3 people make up a magistrates bench, these 3 people are citizens.
The collective noun is a bench of magistrates.
Lots of magistrates are commonly referred to as a "bench" of magistrates. In a legal context, a bench typically signifies the group of judges or magistrates who preside over court proceedings. In some jurisdictions, they may also be called a "magistracy" when referring to the collective body of magistrates.
In England and Wales stipendiary magistrates are professional lawyers who are paid (receive a stipend) to perform the duties otherwise done by unpaid lay magistrates (justices of the peace). In some major cities, such as London, all the magistrates are stipendiary.
City of Westminster Magistrates' Court was created in 1974.