Parajudges, their role in today's court systems

"The following report was designed as a handbook or a guide to systems of parajudicial officers in the states - their duties, qualifications, compensation, etc. It was not intended as a definitive summary or analysis of the parajudge. Rather it is a sourcebook of information for use by judges, court administrators, legislators, executive departments, citizens' groups, journalists, and others concerned with judicial administration"--Foreword.