Traveling Judge
/ˈtrævəlɪŋ ʤʌdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A judge who travels to various locations within a jurisdiction to hold court or perform judicial duties.
The traveling judge presided over disputes in several rural counties during the circuit sessions.
Forms
- traveling judges
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Commentary
A traveling judge often facilitates access to justice in areas without permanent courts, a concept rooted historically in circuit riding.
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