Resident judge

A resident judge is, in most jurisdictions, the next highest ranking judge beneath the chief justice or, in some jurisdictions the president judge.

A resident judge's duties might include:

In the United States, the position of resident judge is more akin to a visiting or temporary judge, which can create an issue of jurisdiction.

See also Court Common law

References

External links List of resident judges, Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (United Kingdom)