Justices of the Peace
What does a Justice of the Peace do?
A JP is authorised to witness and attest many documents such as:
- Statutory Declarations
- Affidavits
- Certify copies of original documents
- Witness the signing of Power of Attorney and Guardianship documents, providing the JP is satisfied with the capability of the signatory
- Waiver of Rights
- Search Warrants
- Drug Warrants
- Divorce documents
There are no national Justices of the Peace in Australia. Each State and
Territory has its own legislation to regulate the appointment and powers of
Justices of the Peace. The functions of the office are different from State
to State and witnessing requirements also differ from State to State.
More information can be found at the following sites:
- http://www.justice.sa.gov.au/justice_peace.php
- Royal Association of Justices of South Australia website
Where can I find a Justice of the Peace?
To find a JP in your local area please
click here.
Some JPs also volunteer their time to sit in "Daily Rooms" in the Courts to
assist in the processing of court documents and are generally available to
the public for general witnessing duties. JPs also attend many Libraries and
Council Offices on a roster basis to make themselves more accessible to the
public.
The JP Volunteer Services has moved to Level 9, 50 Pirie St.
Click here to read further.
Please see the listing below for metropolitan JP services.
In all cases it is necessary to phone and make an appointment
Name |
Service |
Location |
Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Magistrates Court |
The court has ‘Daily Rooms’ where J.P.s provide witnessing duties on a roster system. |
260-280 Victoria Square |
(08) 8204 2444 |
| Magistrates Court |
The Sheriff’s Office |
Lower Ground Floor |
(08) 8204 0149 |
|
Family Court of SA |
‘Daily Rooms’ operate with rosters of J.P.s. Counter opens from 8.45am to 4.30pm |
3 Angas Street |
1300352000 |
|
Justice Of Peace Services’ |
J.P.s on staff most times from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Note: If person has more than 10 documents, please call J.P. Section first to make an appointment. |
Level 9 |
J.P. Section Phone: 8207 1725 Email: |
University of South Australia - Justices of the Peace listing
UniSA has several staff who
are Justices of the Peace in and for the State of South Australia. They can
witness a range of documents including statutory declarations and affidavits
and can certify true copies. Please use the listing below:
In all cases it is necessary to phone and make
an appointment.
City East
City West
-
Shawn Carpenter
Rex Jones -
Peter Hall
Terry Harvey
Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
Steven Clark