Municipal Court Judge - Part-Time Job Casper area,Wyoming USA,Government

The 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.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT REQUIRED

Incumbents perform highly responsible administrative and professional duties as the Municipal Judge for the City.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Receives administrative direction from City Council.

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.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry)

Complex public policy issues.
Intergovernmental relations.
Applicable Federal, State, Local and City government codes, rules and regulations.
Administrative principles and practices, including goal and objective development, work planning and employee supervision.
Substantive criminal and traffic law related to City ordinances.
Wyoming Rules of Criminal Procedure and criminal justice system principles.
Wyoming Canons of Judicial Conduct.
Current courtroom procedures and Wyoming rules of evidence.
Methods of efficient juror utilization.
Court case calendaring methods, development, and principles
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Organization, duties, power, limitations, and authority of City government and the Municipal Court's Office.
Computers and related software applications.

Abilities (position requirements at entry)

Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
Plan, organize, manage and coordinate a variety of complex City services and programs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.
Observe people’s behavior in a courtroom setting.
Manage cases scheduled in the courtroom efficiently and effectively.
Formulate and implement plans and programs pertaining to Municipal Court.
Conduct and control court proceedings, elicit…


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