magistrate
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It might have been hard to persuade a senior officer or a magistrate to extend the suspects' detention without something more definite.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
A federal magistrate judge subsequently recommended overturning the conviction due to ineffective defense counsel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
On Friday, a magistrate judge told both sides to identify dates in late October to meet for court-ordered settlement talks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
He became a magistrate, served with housing organisations and has spent 26 years as chair of the Aberfan memorial charity, which is responsible for preserving Aberfan's memorial sites.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
But Farin insisted he was no thief, and he also knew that the magistrate could be easily bribed.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
He is due before Portsmouth magistrates on Monday.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
He has appeared before magistrates in the city for a plea hearing.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
He has appeared before magistrates in Johannesburg where he confirmed his name and was told a further court hearing would take place on 22 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
She was given a conditional discharge by magistrates, following the incident which happened before she became an MP.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
At Mqhekezweni I had met many white traders and government officials, including magistrates and police officers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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