City of Casper ยท 5 hours ago
Municipal Court Judge - Part-Time
Casper, WY
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe City of Casper is seeking qualified applicants for a Part-Time Municipal Court Judge to preside over misdemeanors, traffic, and municipal ordinance cases. This position performs judicial and administrative duties essential to the fair and efficient operation of the Casper Municipal Court.
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Responsibilities
Presides over criminal misdemeanors, violations of City ordinances, arraignments, court trials, jury trials, pre-trial hearings, mitigations, sentencing and show-cause hearing for criminal and traffic violators
Works with Court Administration to organize and oversee the City of Casper Municipal Court docket
Issuance of warrants, search warrants, subpoenas or other necessary processes for contempt to the same extent as the District Court
Issuance of statewide bench warrants for violation of a City ordinance
Advises inmates of their rights and determines bond for a person charged with a violation of a City ordinance to ensure appearance at future court dates
Supports court activities with Municipal Court Administrator, City Attorney, and other City departments
Oversees the administration of juror notification and directs jurors in trial cases on their role in the interpretation and application of law
Develops rules of practice for the City of Casper Municipal Court, which are consistent with Casper Municipal Code, and State statutes governing the practices and proceedings of cases before justices of the peace and constables
Collaborates with the City Manager, City Council, and applicable City departments to ensure policies, ordinances, and orders are within the parameter of State law and consistent with the values of the community and needs of the departments
Stays abreast of new legislation and case law affecting offenses and the criminal justice system
Honorably represents the Court to other City departments, elected officials, outside agencies, the public, community groups, and professional organizations as a judge
Administers and enforces the City Charter; meets with and advises the City Council on courtroom matters
Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three years in the practice of law or equivalent legal experience, including some experience in a trial courtroom setting
Attorney at Law admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court of the State of Wyoming
Membership in the State Bar of Wyoming
Incumbents must be of good moral character
Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes
Preferred
Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred
Company
City of Casper
City of Casper is a government organization that manages metropolitan planning services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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