In most districts, magistrate judges handle pretrial motions and hearings in civil and criminal cases. While most civil cases are tried by district judges, magistrate judges may also preside over civil trials if all parties consent.
Although their precise duties may change from district to district, Magistrate Judges often conduct mediations, resolve discovery disputes, and decide a wide variety of motions; determine whether criminal defendants will be detained or released on a bond; appoint counsel for such defendants (and, in the misdemeanor ...
Local Court magistrates make more than 90 per cent of judicial decisions in NSW, with the court's workload increasing in volume and complexity in recent years. In total, 376,160 general crime matters were commenced in calendar year 2023, a 1.8% increase on 2022 figures and a 39.7% increase since 2012.
The Magistrate Court handles a variety of civil and criminal matters. The Civil Division handles matters such as Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Dispossessory (Landlord-Tenant) Actions, Small Claims, Garnishments, Weddings/Marriages, Personal Property Foreclosure.
The Magistrate Court is required to apply “the rules of evidence.” wrote the letter or statement is not at the hearing to testify, the document will not be admissible. The party introducing such evidence must have the maker of these writings in court so that the other party may cross examine (question) that person.
The Magistrate Court handles a variety of civil and criminal matters. The Civil Division handles matters such as Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Dispossessory (Landlord-Tenant) Actions, Small Claims, Garnishments, Weddings/Marriages, Personal Property Foreclosure.
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