Deputy Judge

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

Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.

Write decisions on cases.

Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.

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

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

Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.

Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.

Perform wedding ceremonies.

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

Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.

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

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

Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.

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

Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.

Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.

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