Municipal Judge, Town of Holly Hill
Arbitrates disputes, advises counsel, jury, litigants, or court personnel, and administers municipal judicial system. Works under the policy guidance and direction of the Town Council. Supervise court clerks or other staff, as assigned. Implement court orders from the Supreme Court and implements directives from the SC Court Administration.
Presides over bench trials, jury trials and rules on motions in court. The Town of Holly Hill holds Municipal Court twice per month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.; all other court session proceedings to be determined on an "as needed" basis. Sentences defendants in criminal and/or traffic cases; defendants convicted by jury or bench trial, according to statutes of state or municipal government. Determines probable cause and issues arrest, search or bench warrants.
Conducts bail proceedings, sets bond for defendants; including weekends and after hours when needed. Determines appropriate bonds for defendants for released and/or surety bonds. Determines conditions of bonds by requiring appropriate behavior of defendants and protecting victims' rights. Oversees the payment of restitution to victims of crime. Oversees compliance to STP Agreements and Conditional Discharges. May fill in as judge in other jurisdictions.
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field preferred. Previous law enforcement and/or court experience is desirable; and any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of state, federal, local laws, legal language and legal procedures related to municipal court functions. Knowledge of courtroom procedures. Extensive knowledge of criminal, traffic and infraction procedures. Ability to complete complex documents. Ability to be on-call after hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records. Ability to maintain professional, nonbiased relationships with the public, co-workers and related entities.
Must maintain state certification as a municipal judge through yearly CLE credit hours and have the ability to pass mandatory testing. Must successfully complete annual training as required by SC Court Administration. Subject to reappointment by Town Council every election cycle. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
You may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume via email to: hollyhillscclerk@gmail.com
You may also apply via postal service or in person to:
Town of Holly Hill
8423 Old State Road, Ste. 1
Holly Hill, SC 29059