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This County Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in the certain specific areas of probate or surrogate matters.

The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

The County Tax Commissioner is responsible for overseeing most phases of the taxing process, including billing, collecting, processing, and distributing taxes. They are generally in charge of property taxes.

The County Court Chief Magistrate is head of the County Court, which is 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.

The County Superior Court Clerk is responsible for keeping the permanent records of all cases filed in the Superior Court, which include civil, criminal, and family law cases.

The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is responsible for inquiring into the cause and manner of death of a citizen in their jurisdiction. The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is also responsible for completing test results, documenting evidence, completing autopsies, and providing testimonies.