Judge

A judge presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open court. The judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the barristers of the case, assesses the credibility and arguments of the parties, and then issues a ruling on the matter at hand based on his or her interpretation of the law and his or her own personal judgment. In some jurisdictions, the judge's powers may be shared with a jury. In inquisitorial systems of criminal investigation, a judge might also be an examining magistrate.

Symbols of office

A variety of traditions have become associated with the rank or occupation.

In many parts of the world, judges wear long robes (often in black or red) and sit on an elevated platform during trials (known as the bench).

In some countries, especially in the Commonwealth of Nations, judges wear wigs. The long wig often associated with judges is now reserved for ceremonial occasions, although it was part of the standard attire in previous centuries. A short wig resembling but not identical to a barrister's wig would be worn in court. This tradition, however, is being phased out in Britain in non-criminal courts.

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Ex-judge who wants special prosecutor in Jussie Smollett case has questions about appointment of judge

Journal Gazette 14 May 2019

CHICAGO — The former appellate court judge requesting a special prosecutor to investigate the dismissal of charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett wants to know more about why her request was transferred last week to Cook County Judge Michael Toomin ... ....

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Judge: Kraft's prosecutors cannot use massage parlor video

The Patriot Ledger 14 May 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.� — A Florida judge has blocked prosecutors from using video that allegedly shows New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft engaging in paid sex at a massage parlor.Judge Leonard Hanser ruled Monday that Jupiter police did not follow proper procedures ......

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Judge blocks prosecutors from using video of Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly engaging in sex ...

Idaho State Journal 14 May 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Judge blocks prosecutors from using video of Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly engaging in sex at a massage parlor ... ....

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Judge: Kraft’s prosecutors cannot use massage parlor video

Concord Monitor 14 May 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A Florida judge has blocked prosecutors from using video that allegedly shows New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft engaging in paid sex at a massage parlor.Judge Leonard Hanser ruled Monday that Jupiter police did not follow proper procedures after installing the hidden ca... ....

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Judge orders psych evaluation for Appalachian Trail suspect

The Seattle Times 14 May 2019

For the past couple of weeks, hikers along the Appalachian Trial had been warning each other about a hiker who was threatening other hikers with a large knife. The man, who used the trail nickname of “Sovereign,” was arrested in Tennessee last month after some hikers reported him to authorities. But he was released after […] ... ....

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Funeral service held for civil rights icon Judge Damon Keith

Calhoun Times 14 May 2019

DETROIT (AP) — Flags were lowered and federal court offices closed for the day in parts of Michigan to honor prominent Judge Damon J. Keith , who was a figure in the civil rights movement .......

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Gordon names Conder next Fremont County District Court judge

Calhoun Times 14 May 2019

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has named a new district court judge for Fremont County .......

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Judge sets $30K bond

Log Cabin Democrat 14 May 2019

Saturday evening and the 29-year-old was picked up hours later by the Van Buren County [...] ... ....

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Judge throws out video evidence against Robert Kraft in Jupiter spa case

Palm Beach Daily News 14 May 2019

The owner of the NFL's New England Patriots faces two charges of paying for sex at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa .......

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Judge blocks release of Coast Guard officer called terrorist

Quad-City Times 14 May 2019

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge in Maryland on Monday blocked the release of a Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling combat gear and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and TV journalists ... ....

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Judge Raymond Norko, community court founder, dies at 76

The Daily Progress 14 May 2019

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Judge Raymond R. Norko, who led the founding of Hartford's nationally recognized Community Court and presided over it for years, has died. He was 76 ... ....

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Six named finalists for Judge Mangieri's seat

The Register-Mail 14 May 2019

GALESBURG — Six attorneys have applied to take over the upcoming vacancy created by the planned retirement of Circuit Judge Paul Mangieri.Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride announced those six applicants in a news release Monday morning ... Those are Knox (Galesburg); Warren (Monmouth); Henderson (Oquawka); Hancock (Carthage); ... ....

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