Marion County - Magistrate - Unexpired Division 04, Palatine
Magistrates handle a range of civil and criminal matters within the county, including certain misdemeanor and preliminary criminal proceedings, small civil claims, warrants, and other matters within magistrate court jurisdiction. Magistrates may issue warrants, conduct hearings, and determine cases within the authority granted to magistrate courts by law. Magistrates serve four-year terms and are elected on a nonpartisan basis. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, have a high school education or equivalent, reside in the county, and not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. A law degree is not required.
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BRIAN STEWART
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