Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

juez de barandilla

English translation:

jail magistrate

Jun 24, 2003 19:10
21 yrs ago
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Spanish term

juez de barandilla

Spanish to English Law/Patents
legal term, from Mexico

Proposed translations

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jail magistrate/

Its the judge that handles the first appearances of the accused....tells them what they are charged with, instructs them.

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Note added at 2003-06-24 20:14:44 (GMT)
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In some courts, he stands/sits behind a rail....thus the \"barandilla\"
Peer comment(s):

agree Сергей Лузан
3 hrs
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judge behind the balustrade/(handrail, altar rail)

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literal. Una sugerencia. Let's wait for the opinion of our Mexican colleagues. ¡Buena suerte, dee2020!
Re.:Collins Spanish Dictionary, ISBN 0-00-470295-6

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Comment: "Too literal"
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Police judge

OR municipal judge

...I guess
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