For What Kind of Cases Do Justices of the Peace

question 33

Multiple Choice

For what kind of cases do justices of the peace and constables serve as judicial officers?

• A) minor criminal cases
• B) major criminal cases
• C) major civil cases
• D) federal civil cases
• E) probate cases

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