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Job description
Performs Municipal Judge duties as outlined in Texas State Law including but not limited to:
Presides over Municipal Court for all class C Misdemeanors; holds court sessions to hear persons accused of violating city laws, ordinances, and other misdemeanor violations within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court
Determines innocence or culpability (when hearing cases without a jury) and levies fines or bail commensurate with the violation in such a manner to preserve equity and uniformity in the application of existing laws and ordinances
Directs jurors in trial cases on proper interpretation of law
Reviews requests for continuances; grants or denies
Coordinates weekly monthly court activities with the Court Administrator, City Prosecutor, and establish/maintain working relationships
Performs Magistrate duties as outlined in Texas State Law including but not limited to:
Issues warrants, summons, magistrate warnings, etc.
Signs various paperwork such as arrest warrants, search warrants, prisoner transfer documentation, appeal bonds, affidavits, judgments, dismissals, etc.
Performs legal research as needed
Attends required Municipal Court training and Council meetings occasionally
Maintains and update judge’s docket; enters the proceedings of each case
Qualifications
Qualified Voter of Anderson County
United States Citizen
Must pass pre-employment drug screen
Must pass a criminal history check
May be called upon to perform duties at unusual hours and on weekends and holidays.
Experience practicing in Municipal Courts preferred
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Who can apply
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