(Undated)– Magistrate nominating commissions in Clay and O’Brien counties have appointed one part time Magistrate to serve in each county.
The Clay county commission appointed Paul Caligiuri so serve in that county, while the commission in O’Brien county selected Jon Martin to serve in the same capacity there.
Both will serve four year terms effective August 1st, 2021.
Magistrates have jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors, including scheduled violations, county and municipal infractions, and small claims cases. They also have authority to issue search warrants, conduct preliminary hearings and hear certain involuntary hospitalization and juvenile matters. Magistrates may be assigned by the Chief Judge to work in counties within the District other than the county appointed.
