general magistrate

Polish translation: specjalny asystent sędziego

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English term or phrase:general magistrate
Polish translation:specjalny asystent sędziego
Entered by: Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.

23:08 Nov 20, 2018
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English term or phrase: general magistrate
A general magistrate is an attorney appointed by a judge to take testimony and recommend decisions on certain matters connected with a divorce.

General magistrates are widely utilized in Florida's trial courts to assist the judiciary in the effective and timely disposition of cases. They are appointed by the chief judge to hear cases and make findings of fact and recommendations in a General Magistrate's Report to judges in the Family, Circuit Civil, Juvenile and Probate Divisions. Once the general magistrate has filed a report with the sitting judge, either party in the case may appeal by making exceptions to the general magistrate's findings and recommendations. If there are no exceptions to the report, the judge generally enters an order approving the decision of the general magistrate.

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Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 17:31
specjalny asystent sędziego
Explanation:
This reminds me of "special masters" who hear bankruptcy proceedings and are not judges but appointed lawyers. In New Jersey, for example, the recommended translation is specjalny asystent sędziego
see
special master specjalny asystent sędziego
https://njcourts.gov/forms/11783_glossary_polish.pdf

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Special Master

In the law of the United States, a special master is generally a subordinate official appointed by a judge to make sure that judicial orders are actually followed, or in the alternative, to hear evidence on behalf of the judge and make recommendations to the judge as to the disposition of a matter. The special master should not be confused with the traditional common law concept of a master, a judge of the High Court entrusted to deal with summary and administrative matters falling short of a full trial.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_master
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Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 17:31
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Thank you, Frank.
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Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
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masters, special masters, magistrates, special magistrates, general magistrates
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specjalny asystent sędziego


Explanation:
This reminds me of "special masters" who hear bankruptcy proceedings and are not judges but appointed lawyers. In New Jersey, for example, the recommended translation is specjalny asystent sędziego
see
special master specjalny asystent sędziego
https://njcourts.gov/forms/11783_glossary_polish.pdf

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Note added at 4 hrs (2018-11-21 04:06:15 GMT)
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Special Master

In the law of the United States, a special master is generally a subordinate official appointed by a judge to make sure that judicial orders are actually followed, or in the alternative, to hear evidence on behalf of the judge and make recommendations to the judge as to the disposition of a matter. The special master should not be confused with the traditional common law concept of a master, a judge of the High Court entrusted to deal with summary and administrative matters falling short of a full trial.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_master

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 17:31
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Reference: masters, special masters, magistrates, special magistrates, general magistrates

Reference information:
A note on nomenclature is unavoidable. “Magistrates” have replaced “masters” in Florida state courts. Effective October 1, 2004, the Supreme Court of Florida amended Rule 1.490, Rule 12.492, and Rule 5.697 so that all references to “master” thereafter became “magistrate.”10 “Special masters” became “special magistrates.” The change was essentially administrative and cosmetic.11 Both “master” and “magistrate” denote court appointees with varying degrees of limited judicial authority. The subject of general magistrates, except incidentally, is outside the scope of this article. We are concerned here with masters serving specifically delineated tasks in specific cases — masters that have been historically designated as “special masters.” - https://goo.gl/SwK9iu

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General Magistrates and Hearing Officers are quasi-judicial officers who conduct formal court hearings to assist in the caseload of specified divisions within the circuit. The general magistrates and hearing officers serve under the direction of the administrative or associate administrative judge of the respective divisions. Specific authorization of their duties is outlined by Administrative Order. - http://www.fljud13.org/CourtOperations.aspx

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Hearing Officers and Magistrates are attorneys that the Circuit's Chief Judge appoints to perform certain quasi-judicial duties. - http://www.jud12.flcourts.org/About/Divisions/Family/Family-...

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2. General Magistrate Duties:

General Magistrates for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit shall perform any and all legal duties as directed by the Court and have all authority granted by Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.490, Florida Probate Rule 5.697, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.257 and 8.625(h), Florida Family Law Rule 12.491, sections 393.11, 394.467, 397.311, 397.681 and 744.369, Florida Statutes, and any other rule or statutory provision authorizing the appointment of a general magistrate.

3. Requirements of General Magistrate:

General Magistrates for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit must comply with the following requirements:

a. Take the oath of office required of officers by the Florida Constitution, and the oath shall be properly recorded in the Official Records of the Clerk ofthe Circuit Court with this Administrative Order. The requisite oath is attached.
b. Serve without the requirement of a bond.
c. Serve at the pleasure of the Chief Judge.
d. Promptly make and enter a recommended order in each case. The order shall contain findings of fact.
e. A void practices or occupations that would be a conflict of interest or give the appearance of impropriety.
f. Comply with provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct, applicable to General Magistrates.

https://www.jud12.flcourts.org/Portals/0/AdminOrders/Section...

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