# Tasks & work activities — judge

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 23-1023.00 (Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Issue arrest warrants.
- **[Core]** Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
- **[Core]** Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
- **[Core]** Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
- **[Core]** Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
- **[Core]** Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
- **[Core]** Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
- **[Core]** Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
- **[Core]** Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
- **[Core]** Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
- **[Core]** Write decisions on cases.
- **[Core]** Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
- **[Core]** Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
- **[Core]** Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
- **[Core]** Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
- **[Supplemental]** Provide information regarding the judicial system or other legal issues through the media and public speeches.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
- **[Supplemental]** Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
- **[Supplemental]** Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
- **[Supplemental]** Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
- **[Supplemental]** Perform wedding ceremonies.

## Detailed work activities

- Administer oaths to court participants.
- Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
- Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
- Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
- Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
- Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
- Make decisions in legal cases.
- Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
- Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
- Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.
- Serve court ordered documents.
- Supervise activities of other legal personnel.
