Calling Cod.Advice need about Magistrately duties.

[Mirage]

I've been asked if I'd like to train as a magistrate & thought I'd better ask you for the low down.

I don't know much about it at all,apart from the fact that you sit a certain number of days a year & get full training.

I am self employed & work part time,& pretty much choose the hours & days I work.What I'm wondering is how much time the training/courses ect all take & what I'd do about childcare whilst training?

It sounds really interesting & I'd love to do it,but don't want to take on too much & end up letting people down.

Any advice or comments that you have would be appreciated.Thanks

i think cod's a bit tied up at the minute

so i'll bump this for you

interesting question btw.

ill cat you

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