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Justices of the Peace Act 2002
The Justices of the Peace Act 2002 (the Act) commenced on 8 December 2003 and abolished lifetime appointment of JPs in NSW. As a result:
- JP appointments are for five-year terms but JPs may apply for reappointment prior to the expiry date of their terms
- Appointments made before 8 December 2003 have lapsed and are no longer valid, unless the JP was reappointed under the new Act
- For JPs who previously had a lifetime appointment, the transitional period to seek reappointment under the Act ended on 8 December 2006
- JPs must notify the Attorney General's Department of any convictions, declarations of bankruptcy or other adverse findings by a Court or Tribunal or other Authority
For more information about the changes under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002, see the FAQs below. Please contact us if you need further assistance.
Common questions about JP reappointments
Can I still lodge an application for reappointment?
No. You must apply for a new appointment through a NSW State Member of Parliament.
Has my appointment lapsed?
Please check the public register of JPs on this website. All registered JPs are listed in the register.
What is my status? Am I still a Justice of the Peace?
If you do not appear on the JP register, you are not registered as a JP for NSW.
What happens if a JP is not reappointed but continues to perform JP functions?
A JP who is not reappointed but continues to carry out JP functions after 8 December 2006 will be doing so without proper authority. If a former JP falls in this situation, he/she may need to seek independent legal advice about his/her particular circumstances.
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