Question

A minor judicial official, elected in a precinct within a county, who is not necessarily a lawyer, who has the authority to deal with petty civil and criminal cases, perform marriages, and who operates, essentially, a small claims court is known as a:______

Answer 1

Justice of the Peace

Step-by-step explanation:

They are authorized to deal with petty civil and criminal cases, perform marriages and operate as notories or judges in small claims court. They can also work as coroner to certify cause of death.