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Galveston County Human Resources
Magistrate Clerk
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What they do
A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$113,861 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
General Description The purpose of this class is responsible for the management and docketing of criminal cases before magistrate judges. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Responsible for management of pending criminal cases and files for incarcerated defendants appearing before the magistrate court. Prepares magistrate documents and notify jail of which defendants need to be present for the magistrate setting. Prepares all documents for daily magistrate court and assist magistrate during court. Prepares and delivers pauper's oath from indigent defendants to the courts for appointment of attorney. Coordinates language interpreter for magistrate dockets. Distributes documents from magistrate court to District Attorney, District Court Administration, County Court Administration, District Clerk, and County Clerk. Maintains case files for cases pending in the magistrate court. Retrieves files and sets hearings for cases that must come back before a magistrate before jurisdiction vests in the trial court. Reviews all intoxication cases and make determination on interlock requirements. Prepares addendum to bond and present to court. Notifies District Attorney of all interlock violations while cases are in magistrate court. Required to work holidays, weekends and non-traditional hours. Performs related work as assigned.