Forms and publications

Referee report

For use where existing Justice of the Peace (C.dec) wishes to transfer to Commissioner for Declarations.

Application for appointement as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

Application for appointment as a Commissioner for Declarations

Referee report

For use where existing C.dec wishes to transfer to JP (Qual.).

For use where existing JP (C.dec) wishes to upgrade to JP (Qual.) .

In this issue: message from the registrar, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act 2006, responsibilities under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001, mentoring program, witnessing EPAs and AHDs, justice examination orders, traffic infringement statutory declarations, service awards, Q150, JPs in the community newsletter

In this issue: Community Visitor Program ,JP service a success, juvenile interviewing, land title documents, Office of the Adult Guardian, multicultural action plan, justices associations, remote training program, public liability insurance, blue card applications.

In this issue: Capacity guidelines for enduring powers of attorney, training for benefits, the Mental Health Act 2000: a law for positive outcomes, the JP Branch - Meet some of our people, the adventures of a JP trainer

In this issue: Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 1989: Information for JPs, message from the minister, witnessing land registry documents

In this issue: witnessing documents, a message from the Minister, step-by-step guide to land title documents, bigger, better database underway, Mental Health Act 2000: info for JPs, answers to your questions about EPA, GPA and AHD and more.

In this issue: 30 June 2000: an important date for all JPs, are you disqualified?, QLRC calls for submissions, JPs on the internet, certificates presented to Indigenous JPs.

In this issue: message from the minister, new law on police powers and responsibilities, trial by ato has come to an end, Department of Justice website.

In this issue: Changes in JP legislation, disqualifications from office, thinking about resigning?, witnessing of enduring power of attorney by medical practitioners, review of the role of justices of the peace, changing your name?, advisory council given greater scope for input and more.

In this issue: 1996 - the deadline for change, the new structure for qld JPs, some training truths, JP justice grows strong in the strait and more.

In this issue: new JP training package, witnessing procedures changed, new systems, cut processing times, awards to long-term JPs and more.

In this issue JPs get new code of conduct, domestic violence work - JPs get go-ahead, how to issue a search, warrant: the right way and more.

In this issue: message from the Minister, the Act and how it works.

June 2011 edition of the Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the Community newsletter.

October edition of the Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the Community newsletter.

Newsletter for December 2009.

Newsletter for June 2009.

Newsletter for October 2008.

Newsletter for August 2008.

Newsletter for June 2008.

Newsletter for April 2008.

Newsletter for December 2008.

Newsletter for December 2007.

Newsletter for October 2007.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General conducts qualified justices of the peace (JPs) training courses which are offered to all members of the community.

This brochure is designed for Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations (JPs) to help in their role of witnessing the execution of land registry forms by members of the community.

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are respected citizens who are entrusted by their community to take on special responsibilities within the legal system.

Change your address on the Justice of the Peace register.

Change your name on the Justice of the Peace register.

This incident report form provides a formal channel through which Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Commissioners for Declarations (C.decs) can report incidents that occur while performing their duties.

The Justices of the Peace Branch must have your permission to include your contact details on the website. To create a comprehensive database, we need all JPs to nominate their details for inclusion on this search facility. You can also use this form if you have recently changed your contact details.

Saleable publications order form

Justices examination order (under the Mental Health Act 2000 Queensland, Section 28, 32(1), 32(2)

Merchandise order form for JPs and C.decs

Notice of inability to witness titles registry form

This handbook is a guide for a Commissioner for Declarations (C.dec) and is intended to to be used as a day-to-day reference to help carry out duties responsibilites.

This handbook is a guide for a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) and is intended to to be used as a day-to-day reference to help carry out duties responsibilites.

This document certifies the method used to confirm the mortgagor’s identity.

Commissioner for declarations logbook

Justice of the Peace logbook

Justices of the Peace fact sheet (Arabic translation)

On 1 December 2009, a new scheme for victims of violent crime in Queensland commenced. A new unit, Victim Assist Queensland, was established within the Department of Justice and Attorney-General to administer the scheme.

The Justices of the Peace Branch has identified an issue that may affect Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Commissioners for Declarations (C.decs) in their role when assisting the community.

The JP Branch has identified areas where Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations could improve witnessing procedures when witnessing Family Law Court documents.

The JP Branch has developed a witness certificate that provides information to the Lender to assist in the identification of the borrower without requesting personal details of the witnessing officer.

The Justices of the Peace Branch has received enquiries from JPs and Cdecs in the community regarding the new Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).

As a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations in Queensland it is important to remember you have access to many support networks to assist you in your duties.

Both the Financial Assistance Application (Form 1) and the Funeral Assistance Application (Form 2) require a Statutory Declaration to be witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declarations, Notary Public or a solicitor.

Recently, the Justices of the Peace Branch (JPB) has been contacted regarding Muslim/Islamic wearing women wearing the niqab (veil) or full burka and how Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations are able to satisfy themselves as to the identify of that person.

Justices of the Peace (JP) Branch has introduced an incident report form forJustices of the Peace (JPs) and Commissioners for Declarations (C.decs) who wish to report an incident that occurred while performing their duties.

Justices of the Peace (JP) Branch has introduced a new notice to assist Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Commissioners for Declarations (C.decs) in cases where you are unable to witness land titles documents, either because the titles registry form is incomplete or the client has not provided adequate supporting documentation.

In early July 2009, the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages began using a new security-enhanced paper for certificates. This new paper, currently being used by Victoria, the Northern Territory and South Australia, will be introduced by the remaining Australian state and territory registries throughout 2009.

This bulletin has been issued to provide an accessible process for Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Commissioners for Declarations (C.decs) to familiarise themselves with the existing “Code of Conduct”. Abiding by this code is an expectation of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General whilst performing the roles and responsibilities of each.

This bulletin has been issued to provide information for a person who may witness an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) or Advance Health Directive (AHD) including Solicitors, Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations, to help understand their role of witnessing these important personal documents.

The Justices of the Peace Branch (JPB) continuously advises on issues pertaining to witnessing Statutory Declarations for Infringement Notices Photographic Detection Device Offence.

Due to differences in regions across the State there has been some confusion identified amongst issuing Justices of the Peace and applicant police officers relating to the end time of a search warrant issued for seven (7) days under section 155(1) of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000.

In 2008, the Justices of the Peace Branch implemented a mentoring program targeted at newly appointed Justices of the Peace (Qualified), and linked to the successful “JPs in the Community” program.

The Justice of the Peace Branch has introduced a number of key assessment changes for those applicants wishing to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) for the State of Queensland.

Since the introduction of logbooks to assist Justices of the Peace (Qualified) and Commissioners for Declarations in recording relevant information, inconsistencies have existed State-wide, as to what information should be recorded, particularly around a person’s passport number, credit card number or driver’s licence number.

The purpose of this document is to give all course participants a clear expectation of conduct and participation whilst undertaking the JP (Qualified) training course through the auspices of the Justices of the Peace Branch, Department of Justice and Attorney-General.

A summary of restrictions, any of which will prevent an individual from applying for, or holding the office as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

Commissioner for Declarations training course registration form

Registration form for Justice of the Peace (Qualified) training course

Refund policy for Justice of the Peace (Qualified) training course.