Oldestyle
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Like I said...why would you go to a Magistrate for a warrant for something this earth shattering. They're judges that preside over misdemeanor and petty offense cases! So you go to one of THOSE to get a warrant to raid the home of an Ex President of the United States? Really?NOT ME................YOU...................MORON.
"This was a clear case of judge shopping. The Chief Judge for the Palm Beach Court was appointed by George W. Bush! Gee, wonder why they didn't go to HER for their warrant?
February 18 2021
WEST PALM BEACH — A new chief judge will take a seat this summer in Palm Beach County as the courts continue to navigate cases during a worldwide pandemic.
Circuit Judge Glenn Kelley was elected by fellow judges this week to replace Chief Judge Krista Marx come July 1, according to courthouse officials. Marx did not run for another term, according to Debra Oats, the public information officer for the 15th Judicial Circuit.
In criminal proceedings, magistrate judges preside over misdemeanor and petty offense cases, and as to all criminal cases (felony and misdemeanor) may issue search warrants, arrest warrants, and summonses, accept criminal complaints, conduct initial appearance proceedings and detention hearings, set bail or other conditions of release or detention, hold preliminary hearings and examinations, administer oaths, conduct extradition proceedings, and conduct evidentiary hearings on motions to suppress evidence in felony cases for issuance of reports and recommendations to the district judge.
A magistrate plays a vital role in determining the case issues, but they lack the ability to make decisions. They cannot issue a final verdict of a dispute but can propose recommendations knowing the theme of the case.
The recommendations are usually approved and signed by the Circuit Court Judge if neither party raise objections within the time limit.