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Describe the role of judge in the criminal justice system?


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The following are the role played by the judge in the criminal justice system:

The judge listens to all the witnesses and evidences provided by the prosecuter as well as the defender.
Depending on the evidences provided, the judge decides whether the accused is guilty or innocent.
Depending on the law, the judge decides whether to pronounce the sentence, or send the accused to jail, or impose a fine.


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