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What does a Judge do?

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Answered March 01 2021
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The primary duty of a professional Judge is to uphold the law and justice throughout all judicial proceedings. Judges, along with their jury, analyze and interpret all evidence regarding legal cases in the court of law, dictating a fair verdict and a sentence when necessary. They act as impartial mediators in the court, taking part in hearings and civil litigation cases, among other duties.  
  
Judges are experienced law professionals who are obliged to hold the law to the highest standard. Alongside this, they must know the law to the most profound extent and interpret this across each case. They must research legal issues and evaluate all documents, including records or claim applications that are part of their case.  
  
Roles & Responsibilities for a Judge
  • Overseeing cases in courts of law, enforcing the applicable code of conduct, and upholding laws and procedures:  
  • Explaining applicable regulations and technical terms to members of the jury  
  • Hearing allegations of the prosecuting and defending parties
  • Ruling on the admissibility of evidence
  • Informing defendants of their rights
  • Analyzing all aspects of each case, listening to testimonies, and considering evidence presented during the case
  • Reviewing cases to ensure that no detail is overlooked;  
  • Using sound judgment based on evidence to make the right decision, without a jury, to reach a verdict in favor of one of the two parties
  • Deciding on a suitable punishment in criminal cases and making appropriate rulings in civil cases
  • Determining the detention terms of defendants during criminal cases
  • Maintaining an impartial stance in a court of law and upholding all human and civil rights 
  • Approving search and arrest warrants  
  • Monitoring the activities of Law Clerks and Court Officers  
  • Meeting with Lawyers to discuss cases and encourage settlement
  • Establishing court rules and procedures
  • Performing marriage ceremonies and issuing marriage licenses
  • Presiding over divorce cases, dividing assets depending on the individual circumstances of each case
  • Granting custody of minors during divorce cases to one of the parents, depending on the circumstances
  • Drafting clear and concise bench memorandums and other legal documents
  • Staying up-to-date with new passing bills, laws, and legislation
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