Apply to upgrade my JP type

You can use this form to upgrade from your current appointment type to either a Cdec or a JP (Qual).

If you are upgrading to a JP (Qual), you will need to upload a copy of your statement of attainment from the course in providing community justice services (Justice of the Peace [Qualified]) to complete this form.

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.

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

  1. Can I apply?
    1. What is your current appointment type? *
    2. What do you want to upgrade to? *
    3. You are eligible to upgrade to a Justice of the Peace (Qualified).

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

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    6. Are you currently on the Queensland Electoral Roll? Please make sure your details are up to date with the Electoral Commission Queensland before applying. *
    7. 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 of Queensland.

  2. Application details
    1. Are you applying for a fee waiver? * View 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. What is your place of birth?
    2. Are you fluent in another language?
  6. Employment status
    1. Are you currently employed? *
      1. What is the address of your employer?
  7. Your 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 our website? *
  8. Acknowledgement

    Please confirm that:

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