👉 Magistrateship is a political office in many countries that is responsible for administering justice, particularly criminal justice. It includes the power to try and sentence individuals charged with crimes, as well as other legal actions such as fines or imprisonment. Magistrates are elected officials who represent their constituents at local, state, and federal levels of government. They serve for a term of 10 years, after which they must be re-elected to continue serving in that capacity.