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Here are some of the responsibilities of the Justice of Peace

Criminal Jurisdiction

        Misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only or punishable by a fine and sanction

which does consist of confinement

 

 

Traffic offenses

Conduct offense

Alcohol related offenses

Juvenile offense

Tobacco possession offenses

Truancy related offenses

Curfew Violations

Animal Control Ordinance Violations

Alarm ordinance Violations

Parks & Wildlife offenses

Issuance of Bad Check offenses

Examining Trials

-to determine if sufficient cause exist to hold an arrested person for trial

-to determine superior right of possession of seized property

 

Civil Jurisdiction

 

Civil cases in which the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less

Controversy may involved property, money or both

Exclusive jurisdiction over eviction suits

May issue Writs of Execution, Garnishments, Distress of Warrants and Writs of ReEntry

Jurisdiction over Deed Restriction Cases

 

Administrative Hearing Officer


Driver's license suspension and revocation determinations
        - Habitual violators
          - Violation of driver's license restrictions
          - Uninsured motorist

Handgun license suspension, revocation and denial determinations

 

Coroner

24 hours 365 days

Called out for all deaths within the precincts when a doctor cannot certify cause

Calls are urgent - the Justices approval is necessary for the body to be moved

The Justice determines cause and manner of death

Inquest may be formal or informal

Magistrate

Rights Warnings

Bond Determinations

Probable cause determinations

Issuance of Arrest and Search Warrants

Peace Bond Hearings

Issuance of Protective Orders

Issuance of Mental Health Warrants

Disposition of Cruelty Treated Animals

Perform marriages



Administrator

 

Supervise the Justice court clerks

Safeguard Public Funds

Collect Fines and Fees owed to the County

Ensure that petitions filed are properly and promptly processed

Serves as a Notary Public