Become a Justice of the Peace
(Qualified) - Queensland
Justices of the Peace are well
respected members of their community.
They play an important role in
Queensland’s legal system and perform
a range of judicial and administrative
functions.
Justices of the Peace (Qualified) have
the ability to:
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witness signatures on documents
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certify true copies of documents
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issue search warrants
-
remand defendants (returning
defendants to custody until their
case can be heard)
-
adjourn court hearings
-
grant bail
The Academy of Celebrancy Australia® in
conjunction with the QJA (Queensland
Justices Association) conducts
training courses throughout the year
for those who wish to become a Justice
of the Peace (Qualified) in
Queensland.
All courses are extremely thorough,
fun, and cover all the requirements of
knowledge to become a JP in
Queensland. The training course helps
better prepare you for the open book
exam that follows straight after. The
courses are 24 hours in duration, and
are taught by experienced JP's who
have been servicing the community for
many years. All of our presenters are
experienced JP’s with extensive
educational backgrounds.
Once the training course is completed,
all candidates will be required to sit
an open book exam, which is
administered by the Department of
Justice and Attorney General. An 80%
pass rate is required. Once you have
received a letter from the department
confirming the result, an application
for appointment is completed through
your local member of parliament and
you will be sworn in at your local
courthouse.
You can become a JP if you are:
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an Australian citizen by birth,
descent or grant
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at least 18 years old
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of good character
-
registered on the State electoral
roll
Note: If you have any history of
criminal or traffic offences (e.g.
speeding fines), you must disclose
them on your application form, no
matter how long ago the incidents
occurred. They will be considered by
the Registrar of Justices of the Peace
and Commissioners for Declarations
when your suitability is assessed.
If you are in Queensland and would
like to become a JP then please
contact the Justice Department on (07)
3239 6098 to assess your eligibility
in becoming a JP. The course fee is
$295 and all students receive 1 year
of FREE Queensland Justices
Association (the largest association
for Justices of the Peace in QLD)
associate membership valued at $49.20.
This course runs for 3 full days, plus
the mandatory open book exam is
usually scheduled within 1 week from
the course finishing. To enrol, simply
email us with your student number.
Where can we take you?
 |
Only $295
Face-to-Face in Brisbane.
BONUS: 1 year of FREE Queensland
Justices Association associate membership
valued
at $49.20.
(QJA - Since 1918)
View Timetable
To enrol in a JP course simply email us
with your Student Number
View JP Factsheet
Any
questions about this course, please
email:
jp@celebrancy.edu.au. |
1800 079 801
