Reappointment of JPs
Following the commencement of the Justices of the Peace Act 2005
(the Act) and the Justices of the Peace Regulations 2006 (the
Regulations) on 1 July 2006, new criteria and conditions for appointing
JPs came into effect. As a result, JPs are now appointed for a ten-year
term, rather than life.
JPs appointed prior to 1 July 2006 are required to go through a
reappointment process in order to continue serving as a JP.
This reappointment process commenced on 18 February 2011 and all JPs
appointed prior to 1 July 2006 were advised that they must apply for
reappointment under the Justices of the Peace Act 2005 in order to
continue in office.
JPs appointed prior to 1 July 2006 had until 15 April 2011
to complete and return a reappointment application to Justice of the Peace
Services. JPs who did not receive an application or who haven't submitted
an application for reappointment should contact Justice of the Peace
Services to discuss the options available to them.
The reappointment process of eligible JPs will occur progressively over
three years.
Further information is contained within the
Frequently Asked Questions Booklet [PDF 324kb].
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