Are you eligible to become a JP?

To be eligible for appointment as a NSW Justice of the Peace (JP), you must:

• be at least 18 years of age
• be nominated by a NSW Member of Parliament (MP)
• be an Australian citizen or a person who is entitled to vote at a general election for the Legislative Assembly
• be of good character
• not be an undischarged bankrupt.

To find out more about eligibility and character, you can read the Guidelines on the appointment of Justices of the Peace: assessing eligibility and good character (PDF, 43.3 KB) issued by the Attorney General.