Question

What are two roles of magistrate judges? Choose exactly two answers that are correct. A) to deliver ruling on major cases involving federal law B) to issue court orders C)to appoint the U.S attorney(s) for their districts D) to heat preliminary evidence and decide if a case should be brought to trial

Answer 1

Two roles of magistrate judges are : ( B ) to isuue court orders ( in pre-trial matters ) ; and ( D ) to hear preliminary evidence and decide if a case should be brought to trial. Magistrate judges are appointed by vote of federal district judges for terms of eight years; they can be reelected.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) to issue court orders

D) to hear preliminary evidence and decide if a case should be brought to trial

Explanation:

Magistrate judges are judges that are responsible to assist district court judges. They can hold preliminary hearings and examinations, conduct evidentiary hearings on motions to suppress evidence in felony cases. They are also authorized to issue orders in pretrial matters.