A Magistrate is person selected to oversee an act as a judge in Local Courts.A magistrate is not paid they are volunteers.A magistrate can come from a different background and race. They sit in three. A magistrate is given full training in handling Cases and decision making, they are also given training of how the court and law operate. Most Magistrate are having their own jobs they are dedicated and passionate about their Job due to the fact that the role is unpaid. A magistrate does not need to have certain qualifications.