Danielle Blake​

The Justice of the Peace is an elected position and serves in a court of limited jurisdiction.

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A Justice of the Peace presides over court cases such as traffic violations, small claims, marriage ceremonies and civil matters up to $10,000 - including eviction actions; landlord and tenant disputes; collection cases; consumer complaints against businesses; negligence actions; and breach of contract cases.  

A Justice of the Peace may preside over criminal traffic offenses, including DUIs. May also conduct preliminary hearings on felonies such as assault and battery; DUI; bad checks; violations of orders of protection or injunctions against harassment; underage drinking.

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A Justice of the Peace does not need a law degree nor to be an attorney.  

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