magistrate

Example Sentences

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Singh, a citizen of India who lacks legal status in the U.S., was detained by ICE after a magistrate judge ordered him released on bond.

From Los Angeles Times

All the suspects deny any intention to kill, according to the investigating magistrate.

From BBC

The magistrate said: "You've shown complete disregard of the entire process, and it would be wholly unsuitable to put you back into the community at this time."

From BBC

However, this would require multiple extensions from senior police officers and a magistrates' court.

From BBC

A former private school teacher has been struck off after it was found he lied about having a degree from the University of Cambridge and serving as a magistrate.

From BBC