Justices of the Peace handbook

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• 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...