circuit judge
a judge of a circuit court.
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Klinger, a circuit judge who was appointed by Noem in 2019, ruled Monday that the amendment violated a state requirement that restricts such measures to a single topic.
South Dakota voters said yes to legalizing marijuana. But a judge ruled it’s unconstitutional. | Teo Armus | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostThat would place magistrate appointments in line with the state’s circuit judges, who handle all felony cases and are required to be seasoned attorneys.
South Carolina’s Governor Addresses Magistrate Judge Controversy by Urging Changes | by Joseph Cranney, The Post and Courier | January 15, 2021 | ProPublicaDefenders of the current system contend that magistrates perform an essential function of the state’s justice system — clearing dockets of minor cases so that the state’s circuit judges have time to handle major felony and civil cases.
South Carolina’s Governor Addresses Magistrate Judge Controversy by Urging Changes | by Joseph Cranney, The Post and Courier | January 15, 2021 | ProPublicaIn October, a circuit judge ruled in favor of Northam, but the removal is still on hold as the residents appeal to the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Northam proposes major effort to reimagine public space around Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond | Gregory S. Schneider | December 11, 2020 | Washington PostWeatherspoon secured the most votes in the county’s circuit judge race, according to vote totals.
Four outside challengers secure rare wins in Maryland judicial races | Dan Morse | November 22, 2020 | Washington Post
It was characteristic of our circuit judge that he should have voiced his curiosity aloud.
From Place to Place | Irvin S. CobbSome of the heirs and next of kin appealed to the circuit judge, who confirmed the decree of the Surrogate.
The Curiosities and Law of Wills | John ProffattA circuit judge of Kentucky once remarked, very appropriately, that a hog seemed of more value in his district than a human life.
Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies | Chas. G MutzenbergNow the State government and the circuit judge began to take a hand in the matter.
Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies | Chas. G MutzenbergThe presiding circuit judge was soon afterwards, the following January, brought before the Legislature on impeachment proceedings.
Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies | Chas. G Mutzenberg
British Dictionary definitions for circuit judge
British a judge presiding over a county court or crown court
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