Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates are legal professionals who play different roles within the healthcare industry.

Judges are legal professionals who preside over court proceedings and make decisions on legal matters. They may be involved in healthcare cases, such as medical malpractice lawsuits, where they are responsible for interpreting and applying the law to the specific case at hand.

Magistrate Judges, on the other hand, are appointed by federal judges to assist with court proceedings. They have the authority to handle certain matters within a court case, such as conducting pretrial hearings or issuing search warrants, but they do not have the same level of authority as judges. In healthcare, Magistrate Judges may be involved in cases related to healthcare fraud or violations of healthcare regulations.

Magistrates, on the other hand, are officials who are responsible for overseeing legal matters outside of the court system. In healthcare, magistrates may be involved in administrative hearings related to healthcare regulations or disputes between healthcare providers and patients.