magistrate

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The prosecution was dealt with under the Single Justice Procedure - a fast-track system allowing magistrates to consider low-level criminal cases in private based solely on written evidence.

From BBC

In this case, it would be either a U.S. magistrate judge or U.S. district judge.

From Salon

In the cases identified, fines, costs and court fees totalling £20,686 have been imposed by magistrates sitting in the single justice procedure, which deals with minor offences.

From BBC

In October, the armed group -- whose declared aim is to overthrow the government and end corruption -- began appointing magistrates, but observers indicated there was little impartiality.

From Barron's

A magistrate judge, however, declined to approve charges against former CNN journalist, Don Lemon, who was with the protesters at the church on Sunday, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal