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Magisterial District Judge

Magisterial District Judge: A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds…

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A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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