Regional Magistrate: Warrants, Bail & Hearings

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Magistrate position in the James City Magistrate Office in Magisterial Region 6. A Magistrate is a judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, with duties including issuing warrants, conducting bail hearings, and other lawful actions.

Minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship, Virginia residency, and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and Virginia residency required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• May require intensive training and certification; overnight travel possible.

Responsabilités

• Issue arrest warrants and summonses for criminal offenses.
• Conduct bail hearings and determine release or detention.
• Issue emergency protective orders and other lawful orders.
• Administer mental health and custody orders.
• Perform other duties authorized by law.

Connaissances

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Legal research

Judicial hearings

Fact-finding

Funds accounting

Computer literacy

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Magistrate position in the James City Magistrate Office in Magisterial Region 6. A Magistrate is a judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, with duties including issuing warrants, conducting bail hearings, and other lawful actions.

Minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship, Virginia residency, and a bachelor's degree.