Magistrates

• Recruitment

  53% women

  4% disability

  11% ethnic minority
• What happens in stage 1 of the appointment process?

  6 qualities and discuss attitudes
• What happens in stage 2 of the appointment process?

  they discuss cases and then the advisory committee submit names
• What do magistrate clerks do?

  Warrants for arrests
• How much do magistrate clerks make?

  beginner- 20-30k

  experienced -40-50k
• What are clerks also known as

  Legal advisors
• What is the appraisal

  The first 2 years are mentored and training

  if unsuccessful, extra training provided
• What is the training process?

  part 1: intro training

  part 2: core Training

  part 3: activities
• Who and when is training provided?

  Weekend courses

  by advisory committee and local justice clerks