justice court
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He appeared before a justice court judge who set a $1 million bond.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2022
Although any judge in Mississippi can sign a search warrant, municipal and justice court judges commonly handle them.
From Salon • Oct. 5, 2022
“Then that’s all I care about. I’m going to rule in favor of the plaintiff,” said Fountain, who has been a justice court judge in Harrison County for more than 25 years.
From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2021
According to the Texas Association of Counties, a Justice of the Peace presides over the justice court in cases involving misdemeanors, small civil disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, as well as performing marriage ceremonies.
From Fox News • May 30, 2019
Who keeps a record of the testimony in a justice court?
From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)
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