County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.
Candidate must be at least 21 years of age and reside in the county they are elected. High school education or equivalent; no more than one magistrate in immediate family; no past felony conviction or any conviction for moral turpitude.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is 1% of the annual salary of the office; no signature requirement.