What is a magistrate in Ohio?
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What is a magistrate in Ohio?
All Ohio judges are elected for six-year terms of office. Magistrates are appointed judicial officers who perform many of the same functions as judges. Magistrates do arraignments, hear motions and preside over matters in common pleas, domestic relations, juvenile and municipal courts.
Do I call a magistrate Your Honor?
Federal Court Magistrates should never be called Your Worship, but may be called “Your Honour” or “Federal Magistrate.” Outside of court you may refer to them as “Mr,” “Ms,” “Sir” or “Madam.”
What do you call a female judge in court?
How to Address a Judge. In person: In an interview, social event, or in court, address a judge as “Your Honor” or “Judge [last name].” If you are more familiar with the judge, you may call her just “Judge.” In any context, avoid “Sir” or “Ma’am.”
How do you address a referee in court?
Address the judge as “Your Honor” or “Judge.” Address the referee as Mr. or Ms. Stand when addressing the court. Please advise the judge or hearing official if you have a disability that would make this difficult. Only one person at a time may speak when addressing the court, witnesses, etc., during a court proceeding.
