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investigating magistrate

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A quick definition of investigating magistrate:

An investigating magistrate is a type of judge who examines and makes decisions on certain aspects of a criminal case before it goes to trial. They are like a half-judge, standing between the prosecutor and the regular court. Their job is to investigate the case and certify whether it deserves to go to trial. However, there is a risk that their decision may create a strong presumption of guilt against the accused. This type of judge is used in some countries, but there is debate about its role and potential for abuse.

A more thorough explanation:

An investigating magistrate is a quasi-judicial officer responsible for examining and ruling on certain aspects of a criminal proceeding before it comes before a judge. This officer is a kind of quasi-judge standing halfway between the prosecutor and the regular court. The investigating magistrate is responsible for investigating criminal charges and certifying them as deserving trial in court.

For example, in some countries, before a criminal charge may be brought before the regular courts, it must be investigated by a special official, the investigating magistrate. The investigating magistrate is responsible for examining the evidence and determining whether there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial.

The role of the investigating magistrate is controversial because the certification of a case for trial tends to confirm the criminal charge against the suspect, creating a strong presumption of guilt. This can be a threat to the integrity of the trial in open court because the accused has had a kind of half-trial in advance of the real trial, conducted by a kind of half-judge who acts essentially as an inquisitorial court.

Overall, the investigating magistrate is an important part of the legal system in some countries, but there is always some concern about its potential for abuse.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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