"magistrates" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 治安法官
• 地方法官

Definition

治安法官是法院中的官員，通常屬於低級法官，負責較輕的刑事和民事案件。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「治安法官」用於較正式或法律場合，重點是處理較輕案件的法官，有別於一般「法官」。常在新聞、法律文件及法院相關內容出現。

Examples

The magistrates listened carefully to the case.

**治安法官**認真聆聽了案件。

Three magistrates work at the local court.

有三位**治安法官**在當地法院工作。

Magistrates often deal with minor crimes.

**治安法官**經常處理輕微罪行。

A panel of magistrates reached a quick verdict yesterday.

一組**治安法官**昨天很快就作出了裁決。

People sometimes volunteer to become magistrates in their community.

有人有時會在社區志願成為**治安法官**。

The decision by the magistrates surprised everyone in the courtroom.

**治安法官**的決定讓法庭裡的所有人都感到驚訝。