police magistrate
A judicial officer who has jurisdiction to try minor criminal offenses, breaches of police regulations, and similar violations. — Also termed police justice.
police magistrate
police magistrate
police magistrate 〈美〉违警治安法官 对审理轻微犯罪行为、违反治安条例的行为以及类似的违法行为有管辖权的一种级别较低的司法官员。区别于具有民事案件管辖权的治安法官。