Justices of the Peace handbook
Data and Resources
-
Duties of JP (Qual) - complete handbook
PDF
This handbook is a comprehensive guide for practising Justices of the Peace...
-
Chapter 1.1 – Welcome to your JP guide
PDF
Helpful hints on how the guide is presented and the purpose of the Duties of...
-
Chapter 1.2 – Services for you
PDF
Learn what services are available to support JPs in this chapter of the...
-
Chapter 2.1 – Historical and social context of your role
PDF
An overview of the JP’s role and a summary of key duties is in this chapter...
-
Chapter 2.2 – Eligibility and conduct
PDF
To become a JP (Qual) or Cdec, a person must meet the qualifications and...
-
Chapter 2.3 – Your role and responsibilities in the community
PDF
As a JP (Qual), your main role is to witness the signing of official...
-
Chapter 2.4 – Record-keeping and logbooks
PDF
Why, when and what records should you keep as a JP are detailed in this...
-
Chapter 2.5 – Queensland courts
PDF
Offences committed in Queensland are categorised as either criminal or...
-
Chapter 2.6 – Assisting people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
PDF
An inability to communicate can be one of the greatest forms of isolation for...
-
Chapter 2.7 – Assisting people with disabilities
PDF
As a JP you must maintain the procedures, integrity and independence of your...
-
Chapter 3.1 – Certifying copies of documents
PDF
The latest chapter version information for Section 3 of the Duties of...
-
Chapter 4.1 – Witnessing documents – general procedure
PDF
JPs have the authority to witness any lawful document, from commercial...
-
Chapter 4.2 – Witnessing statutory declarations
PDF
Statutory declarations are written statements declaring something is true and...
-
Chapter 4.3 – Camera-detected offence notice – statutory declarations
PDF
Steps to witness a camera-detected offence notice are outlined in this...
-
Chapter 4.4 – Witnessing applications under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012
PDF
Your role in witnessing applications for protection orders and details of the...
-
Chapter 4.5 – Witnessing blue card applications
PDF
Blue cards are issued under the Working with Children (Risk Management and...
-
Chapter 4.6 – Administering oaths and affirmations
PDF
By law, certain statements must be sworn under oath or by affirmation. How...
-
Chapter 4.7 – Witnessing affidavits
PDF
An affidavit is a written statement for use as evidence in court in lieu of...
-
Chapter 4.8 – Witnessing family law documents
PDF
The Family Court of Australian and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia are...
-
Chapter 4.9 - Witnessing general powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and advance health directives documents
PDF
Identifying and witnessing a GPA, EPA or AHD document is described in this...
-
Chapter 4.10 – Witnessing wills
PDF
A will is one of the most important documents a person will sign during their...
-
Chapter 4.11 – Witnessing Titles Registry forms
PDF
Titles Registry forms are regulated under the Land Act 1994, Land Title Act...
-
Chapter 4.12 - Witnessing international, Commonwealth and interstate documents
PDF
Your powers as a JP apply to all matters within Queensland, but there are...
-
Chapter 4.13 – Witnessing the consent to the marriage of a minor
PDF
You are eligible to witness the signature of a person who is authorised to...
-
Chapter 5.1 – Issuing summonses
PDF
Issued under the Justices Act 1886, a summons commands a person to attend a...
-
Chapter 5.2 - Issuing a summons or warrant under the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982
PDF
Designed to protect an individual’s right to peace and quiet, why someone...
-
Chapter 5.3 - Issuing warrants under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001
PDF
Your role in issuing a warrant under this Act is explained in this chapter of...
-
Chapter 5.4 - Issuing search warrants
PDF
A search warrant authorises police officers to enter and search a place for...
-
Chapter 5.5 – Issuing arrest warrants
PDF
An arrest warrant authorises a police officer to arrest a particular person,...
-
Chapter 6.1 – Attending a record of interview
PDF
You may be asked to attend when police are formally questioning a suspect....
-
Chapter 6.2 – Granting extensions of detention periods
PDF
There are many considerations to factor before extending a detention period...
-
Chapter 6.3 – Your powers under the Customs Act 1901
PDF
A JP (Qual) has limited powers in relation to the Customs Act 1901. What they...
-
Chapter 6.4 – Granting and refusing bail
PDF
If no magistrate is available, you as a JP have the power to hear...
-
Chapter 6.5 – Hearing a bail application
PDF
How you can conduct a bail hearing is described in this chapter of the Duties...
-
Chapter 6.6 – Sureties and security
PDF
Approving surety and security is described in this chapter of the Duties of...
-
Chapter 7.1 – Further information
PDF
Quick links to government and non-government organisations. Content update:...
-
Chapter 7.2 – Glossary of terms and acronyms
PDF
A basic guide to the most commonly used terms and acronyms in the Duties of...
-
Chapter 8.1 – Index
PDF
Alphabetical list of the most common keywords in the handbook. Content...
Additional Info
Field | Value |
---|---|
Author | onlineservices@justice.qld.gov.au |
Maintainer | onlineservices@justice.qld.gov.au |
Version | 1.0 |
Last Updated | May 10, 2022, 10:27 (AEST) |
Created | February 17, 2017, 11:11 (AEST) |