Magistrate - ASCO 1111-15

Specialisations/Job Titles

  • Chamber Magistrate
  • Children's Court Magistrate
  • Industrial Court Magistrate
  • Licensing Court Magistrate
  • Victims Compensation Tribunal Magistrate

Tasks & Duties

Hears criminal matters to determine whether defendants will be committed for trial and adjudicates minor criminal offences without a jury.

  • hears arguments and evidence in civil and criminal summary matters
  • evaluates evidence, decides issues and announces findings
  • decides penalties and sentences within statutory limits such as fines, bonds or detention
  • awards damages in civil matters
  • hears criminal matters to determine whether defendants will be committed for trial

Entry Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. A magistrate must have been a legal practitioner of at least 5 years standing.

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