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Magistrates
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How do magistrates usually sit?
In
benches
of
three
, including
two
'wingers'
and a
Presiding Justice
What is a Presiding Justice also known as?
A
chairperson
What is the role of magistrates?
Listen
to
evidence
in court and follow
structured guidelines
in their
decision-making process
Try
summary
and
relevant either-way offences
Sentence
guilty
defendants or send the case to the
Crown Court
for
sentencing
if they think their
sentencing powers
are
insufficient
Carry out
preliminary hearings
What type of preliminary hearings can magistrates carry out?
Early administrative
hearings
for
indictable offences
,
remand hearings
and
applications
for
bail
What sentences do magistrates have the powers to impose?
An
absolute
or
conditional
discharge
A
custodial
sentence (5 days - 6 months)
A
suspended
sentence
A
community
order
A
fine
An order for
compensation
A
disqualification
or
banning
order (a
driving
ban)
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