The majority of the cases that justice of the peace judges hear are those regarding

The cases of traffic misdemeanors.

Explanation:

The justice of the peace is assigned to the resolution of minor civil cases, and it is not under his jurisdiction to handle severe cases since other judges treat them.

In some countries, justices of the peace are usually lawyers and are elected by members of the community. Still, in other countries, it is appointed by the government of the higher court of justice.

In addition, to be considered a justice of the peace one of the requirements is to reside in the same community where it is exercised.

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