/kəˈmɪtɪŋ ˈmædʒɪˌstreɪt/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. quan chức có quyền truy tố ra tòa;
2. quan chức có quyền bắt giam.
A more thorough explanation: A committing magistrate is a judicial officer who has the authority to conduct preliminary hearings in criminal cases and determine whether there is sufficient evidence to hold a defendant for trial. The committing magistrate evaluates the evidence presented by the prosecution and decides if there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the alleged crime. If the committing magistrate finds probable cause, the defendant is “committed” to stand trial in a higher court.
Example: The committing magistrate found sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial against the defendant.