Superior Court Commissioner

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Superior Court Commissioner
Duties: Acts as a temporary judge in court cases pursuant to the stipulation of counsel or parties when required; conducts a daily court calendar; presides over hearings and trials; makes rulings, findings, judgments, and orders. Exercises the same powers and duties as a judge of the court in assigned cases, with the same jurisdiction. Presides over proceedings in one or more of the following: civil and small claims actions; criminal and traffic arraignments; hearings and trials of infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies; probate, family law and juvenile court. Arraigns defendants; grants continuances; hears, reviews, and rules on a variety of petitions, motions, and other actions; takes evidence from concerned parties and other witnesses; makes or recommends appropriate court orders; accepts pleas and imposes sentences; sets cases for hearing and trial; conducts court and jury trials. Reviews court files, documents, and related materials to assess cases prior to and following hearings; prepares court documents, records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials pertaining to case findings. Will be required to hear cases in Regional Court and Night Court on a rotational basis.

Qualification and Experience Qualifications: Member of the State Bar of California and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California for 10+ years, or, on a finding of good cause by the Presiding Judge, for 5+ years. OR Is serving as a subordinate judicial officer in a trial court as of January 1, 2003. Knowledge of legal principles and precedents as applied to judicial procedures is required. A qualified candidate must have active membership in the State Bar of California and have been admitted to practice for a period of 10+ years. Experience in civil, criminal, child support, family, juvenile, probate and/or law and motion litigation is recommended. Incumbents must be United States citizens and cannot engage in active practice of law during employment with the court in this capacity.

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