Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

01

Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.

02

Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.

03

Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.

04

Write decisions on cases.

05

Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.

06

Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.

07

Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.

08

Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.

09

Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.

10

Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.