Justices of the Peace

ACT Justices of the Peace

JPs serve the ACT community, primarily by witnessing documents and administering oaths and affirmations to persons wishing to make affidavits in proceedings before courts. Includes How to locate an ACT Justice of the Peace.

www.jcs.act.gov.au

Justice of the Peace Services (SA)

Information relating to Justices of the Peace in South Australia. Includes information on how to locate a JP.

www.justice.sa.gov.au

Justices of the Peace (NSW)

Provides information about the roles of Justices of Peaces in New South Wales, how to find one and how to become one.

www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au

Justices of the Peace (Qld)

Commissioners for Declarations, including Justices of the Peace (Commissioners for Declarations), Justices of the Peace (Qualified) and Justices of the Peace (Magistrates Court) exist as voluntary workers in Queensland's legal system and perform a range of judicial and administrative functions. Includes information and updates for JPs in Queensland and Finding a JP database.

www.justice.qld.gov.au

Justices of the Peace (Tas)

Information relating to Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations in Tasmania

www.justice.tas.gov.au

Justices of the Peace (WA)

The office of the justice of the peace is a statutory position that involves a range of duties and responsibilities - most commonly including witnessing of documents such as passport applications and wills. An on-line database is provided to locate the closest JP. Alternatively a telephone answering service (1300 657 788) can also provide you with the relevant information.

www.courts.dotag.wa.gov.au

Justices of the Peace - Honorary Justices (Vic)

Justices of the PeaceÂ and Bail Justices (Honorary Justices) are appointed to serve a semi-judicial function in all areas of the Victorian community. The main official roles they play in the Victorian community include witnessing statutory declarations, witnessing affidavits and hearing bail matters outside court hours (Bail Justices only).

www.justice.vic.gov.au

Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Oaths (NT)

Justices of the Peace perform a wide range of services in the Northern Territory including administering an oath, taking an affidavit or attesting the execution of a document. Includes information on how to find a JP, their responsibilities and how to become one.