JPs in the Community Program

The JPs in the Community program was launched in 2003 for Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Commissioners for Declarations (C.decs) to volunteer their services at community venues across the state.

This program has grown rapidly to more than 150 sites throughout Queensland and around 2600 JPs and C.decs volunteering their services to witness documents.

This community service is a convenient way to obtain the signature of a JP or C.dec.

JPs in the Community signing locations can be found at various venues throughout Queensland including:

• major shopping centres
• libraries
• court houses
• universities
• hospitals.

JPs in the Community program locations and times

• Brisbane City
• Brisbane northern suburbs
• Brisbane eastern suburbs
• Brisbane western suburbs
• Brisbane southern suburbs
• Ipswich region
• Gold Coast
• Wide Bay
• Sunshine Coast
• Toowoomba region
• Caboolture region
• Central Queensland
• North Queensland

Get involved in the program

If you are a Justice of the Peace (JP) or Commissioner for Declarations (C.decs), keep your skills up to date by volunteering in the community to witness documents.

By participating in the Justices of the Peace in the Community program (JPs in the Community), you will be covered by the Queensland Government’s liability insurance and provided with a range of materials such as:

• stamps
• handbooks
• logbooks
• pens
• rulers, and
• polo shirts.

Experienced JPs and C.decs are also encouraged to take part in the Mentoring Program.

If you are a registered JP or C.dec and you would like to become a volunteer in the JPs in the Community program phone (07) 3109 1763 or email JP@justice.qld.gov.au.