• Performs Municipal Judge duties as outlined in Texas State Law, subject to assignment by the City Council, including but not limitedto: o Presides over Municipal Court for class “C” misdemeanors; holds court sessions to hear persons accused of violating city laws, ordinances and other misdemeanor violations within the jurisdiction of the MunicipalCourt. o Presides over juvenile cases. o Determines innocence or culpability (when hearing cases without a jury) and levies fines or bail commensurate with the violation in such a manner to preserve equity and uniformity in the application of existing laws and ordinances. o Directs jurors in trial cases on proper interpretation oflaw. o Coordinates court activities with the Presiding Judge, City Prosecutor, City Manager and City employees assigned to the Municipal Court and other outside agencies as needed. o Reviews and signs court related paperwork in a timely and efficient manner to promote efficient and effective court operations andcollections. • Performs Magistrate duties as outlined in Texas State Law, including but not limited to: o Issues warrants, summons, magistrate warnings, etc. Performs magistrate duties with prisoners, sets bonds, and conducts emergency protective order hearings. Reviews and signs affidavits for search and arrest warrants. Reviews affidavits for sufficiency of facts and determination of the existence of probable cause to issue search and arrest warrants. Determines if the objects of search warrants are appropriate, if the warrants are being requested in a timely manner, and if the scope of each warrant is appropriate. o Gives proper warning to juvenile offenders before they give confessions while in police custody. o Advises inmates of their rights, sets bonds, and accepts pleas. o Presides over stolen property hearings and other magistrate duties as required by law. o Signs various paperwork such as arrest warrants, search warrants, appeal bonds, affidavits, judgments and dismissals,etc. • Performs legal research as needed. • Completes mandatory continuing education requirementsfor Municipal Judges. • Performs other duties as assigned.
