Community & Business
25 July, 2024
Local man celebrates 25 years as Justice of the Peace
Oakey man Wayne Gesler has been presented with a certificate recognising his 25 years as a Justice of the Peace.
As stated by the Queensland Courts, Justices of the Peace (JPs) are volunteers who undertake special responsibilities, such as signing documents that require a qualified witness and hearing certain types of court matters.
Their services include witnessing and certifying routine legal documents including wills, affidavits, statutory declarations and passport applications.
By performing these services, they allow lawyers and the courts to concentrate on complex legal matters.
Who can become a JP:
You can be appointed as a JP or Cdec if you:
- are 18 or older
- are an Australian citizen
- live in Queensland and are correctly enrolled to vote here
- have 2 referees
- consent to a criminal history check by police
- agree to follow the code of conduct for JPs and
- tell authorities if your occupational licence has been suspended, revoked or disqualified.
You must also have completed a training course.
