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JPs should regularly check this page for updates related to their role and responsibilities as a JP and contact the department directly by email at jp@justice.nsw.gov.au if they have a question about their functions and duties.
Seeking JP services
Cumberland council is looking for people who would like to volunteer as a Justice of the Peace (JP).
Find out how you can become a Justice of the Peace.
JP Factsheet - Witnessing overseas and interstate documents
The Department of Justice regularly receives inquiries as to whether NSW JPs can witness documents from interstate and overseas. Under NSW legislation JPs are not authorised to witness such documents.
NEW! Volunteer JPs wanted for JP services across Inner West Council Libraries
The Inner West Library Service is seeking volunteer JPs to service members of the public at Marrickville, Balmain and Leichardt libraries.
Locations and Times:
- Marrickville Library: Regular volunteer to attend Marrickville library (for minimum of one hour) on Saturdays (Library opening hours are 9:30 am to 5:00 pm)
- Leichardt Library: Regular volunteer to attend Leichardt library on a weekday between 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (preferably on Tuesdays, but other weekdays are also possible) and on Saturdays (preferably between 10:00 am to 11:00 am, but other times between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm are possible)
- Balmain Library: Regular volunteer to attend Balmain library on Saturdays at any time between 10: 00 am to 4:00 pm
Please send your expressions of interest along with your contact information to angela.hondros@innerwest.nsw.gov.au by 2 October 2018.
JPs' 50 years of service photos
Photos are now available from the JPs' 50 Years of Service reception hosted by NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman on Tuesday, 1 May 2018.
View and download photos.