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United States Magistrates in the Federal Courts: Subordinate Judges
Written for social scientists who study the judiciary, legal scholars, judges, and others who are interested in the workings of the federal courts, this volume offers a comprehensive examination of the role of U.S. magistrates--the relatively invisible subordinate judicial officers within the federal district courts.
| Author(s) | By Christopher Smith. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 208 |
| Published in | United States |
| Published | 19 Jan 1990 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
Written for social scientists who study the judiciary, legal scholars, judges, and others who are interested in the workings of the federal courts, this volume offers a comprehensive examination of the role of U.S. magistrates--the relatively invisible subordinate judicial officers within the federal district courts.
Introduction The Federal Courts' Subordinate Judges The US Magistrates: Historical Background and election Procedures A Brief History of the US Magistrates and Their Powers Who Are The US Magistrates? Selection and Background Characteristics Magistra
CHRISTOPHER E. SMITH is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron. His articles on the U.S. judicial system have appeared in a number of professional journals including Temple Law Review, The Justice System Journal, Judicature, a
