Which of the following is NOT listed as a magistrate for purposes of this code?

• A. a justice of the peace
• B. a county judge
• C. a mayor or recorder of a municipality or a judge of a municipal court
• D. a district court clerk

Answer: (D)

Magistrates under this code are officials who have authority to perform magisterial duties, such as issuing warrants or handling initial proceedings. The code explicitly lists certain offices as magistrates: a justice of the peace, a county judge, and a mayor or recorder of a municipality or a judge of a municipal court. A district court clerk, however, is not included in that list because their role is administrative—handling court records and clerical tasks—rather than exercising magisterial authority. So the district court clerk is not listed as a magistrate, which is why that option is the correct answer.