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JP Public Register

This online register is provided under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002.

JP Handbook

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NSW Statutory Declaration Forms

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Request for Justice of the Peace volunteers at Nepean Village, Penrith

We are looking for JPs to offer services at a community desk at Nepean Village in Penrith. JPs can volunteer weekly or fortnightly on Thursdays. Timings to be confirmed.

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Justice of the Peace Handbook 2022

The JP Handbook outlines the functions of a JP, including the procedure for how to perform those functions correctly.

The primary role of a JP

The primary role of a JP is to witness a person making a statutory declaration or affidavit, and to certify copies of documents.

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Last updated:

24 May 2024