Apply to become a JP or Cdec

You can use this form to apply to become a JP or Cdec if you have successfully completed the course in Community Justice Services (Commissioner for Declarations) (Justice of the Peace [Qualified]).

To complete this form you need:

If you are applying for a fee waiver, you will also need to attach the completed application for a fee waiver and required supporting documents with this application.

If you have a disqualifying conviction, you must attach your completed application for exemption from a disqualifying conviction with this application.

Your state member of parliament (MP) will get a copy of this application so they can nominate you for appointment. Your MP may contact you to arrange an interview beforehand.

Please note, your attached documents will remain confidential within the Justices of the Peace Branch.

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  1. Can you apply?
    1. Are you 18 or older? *
    2. You are not eligible

      You must be at least 18 years old to apply.

    3. Are you an Australian citizen? *
    4. You are not eligible

      You must be an Australian citizen to apply.

    5. Have you passed the JP or Cdec course assessment? *
    6. You are not eligible

      You can't apply until you've successfully completed relevant training. Find out more about registered training organisations that offer the course through Your Career, Australia’s training directory.

    7. Are you currently on the Queensland electoral roll? Please make sure your details are up to date with the Electoral Commission Queensland before applying. *
    8. You are not eligible

      You must be registered on the Queensland electoral roll to be eligible to become a JP or Cdec. Please contact Electoral Commission Queensland.

    9. Do you have 2 character references (on the approved form) from referees who have known you for 5 years or more? * View the guidelines for a suitable referee.
    10. You are not eligible

      You must have 2 referees who have known you for 5 years or more to apply.

  2. Application details
    1. Which appointment are you applying for? *
    2. Are you applying for a fee waiver? * View the eligibility guidelines in the fee waiver form.
      1. Your file has been attached. We will receive it when you submit this form.

  3. Statement of attainment
    1. Your file has been attached. We will receive it when you submit this form.

  4. Exemption from a disqualifying conviction
    1. Are you applying for an exemption from a disqualifying conviction? * You must apply if you have a disqualifying conviction. Refer to the exemption application form for the definition.
    2. Your file has been attached. We will receive it when you submit this form.

  5. Applicant details
    1. Were you born in Australia? *
      1. Your file has been attached. We will receive it when you submit this form.

    2. What is your place of birth?
    3. Please enter a valid date (you must be over 18 years old).
    4. Have you applied for appointment as a JP or a Cdec in Queensland before? *
    5. Are you fluent in another language? *
  6. Employment status
    1. Are you currently employed? *
      1. What is the address of your employer?
  7. Referee reports
    1. Your file has been attached. We will receive it when you submit this form.

  8. Contact details
    1. Name

      You must give us your full legal name which matches your identity documents (e.g. your drivers licence).

    2. Are you known by any other names? *
    3. Residential address
    4. Is your postal address the same as your residential address? *
      1. Postal address
    5. What is your preferred contact number? *
    6. Are you happy for your contact details to be displayed on the Justices of the Peace Branch website? *
  9. Acknowledgements

    Please confirm that:

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    3. * View the privacy statement.
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