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The realities of a lot of small towns in the U.S. It's the standard system in most rural towns and counties, especially out West. -- (edited)

Posted by RelutantCynic (Oregon State Beaver Believer) (aka ReluctantCynic) May 20 '22, 17:03

I could sign up to be a municipal court judge in Corvallis, Oregon for example. And I'd probably be hired on the spot due to the lack of qualified, capable judges.

If you see titles like "municipal judge," or "justice of the town," or something similar, that is most likely an attorney sitting in as a judge on traffic violations, small claims, and similar low-level litigations.

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Wow -- nm - zork May 20, 17:35 1
- It's yet another crack in the foundation of democracy that is largely flying under the radar. - RelutantCynic (Oregon State Beaver Believer) May 20, 18:19

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The realities of a lot of small towns in the U.S. It's the standard system in most rural towns and counties, especially out West. -- (edited)

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