What types of offences do lay magistrates try?

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Who formally appoints lay magistrates?

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Who formally appoints lay magistrates?
Model answer
The Lord (or Lady) Chief Justice on behalf of the Crown.
2
What types of offences do lay magistrates try?
Model answer
Summary offences and triable either-way offences that remain in the Magistrates' Court.
3
What is the age range for appointment as a lay magistrate?
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Between 18 and 74 years old on appointment; magistrates retire at 75.
4
What residency requirement applies to lay magistrates?
Model answer
They must live or work within or near the local justice area for which they are appointed.
5
Do lay magistrates need legal qualifications?
Model answer
No, lay magistrates are not required to have legal qualifications.
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Name categories of people who are disqualified from being lay magistrates.
Model answer
Those with serious criminal convictions, undischarged bankrupts, and members of the armed forces.

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