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Justices of the Peace

 

What does a Justice of the Peace do?

A JP is authorised to witness and attest many documents such as:

Some JPs volunteer their time to sit in "Daily Rooms" in the Courts to assist in the processing of court documents as well as being 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

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.

Where can I find a Justice of the Peace ?
Some Libraries and Council Offices have JPs rostered at different times. An enquiry to your Council for the time of service is recommended. JPs are usually available at the metropolitan Magistrates Courts and the Family Court. Again, an enquiry about availability is recommended. Please remember:

If you require Justices of the Peace services in the Adelaide metropolitan area please use the listing below:

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
Adelaide

(08) 8204 2444
Magistrates Court

The Sheriff’s Office
(J.P.s on staff)

Lower Ground Floor
Sir Samuel Way Building
South-West corner of Victoria Square
Adelaide

(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
Adelaide

1300352000

Attorney-General's Office

We have J.Ps 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 11
45 Pirie Street Adelaide

J.P. Section

Phone: 8207 1725

Email:
J.P.section@agd.sa.gov.au

 

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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
Dr Maria Fedoruk
City West
Peter Hall
Shawn Carpenter
Rex Jones
Terry Harvey

Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
Steven Clark
 
Magill
Dominic Marafioti
John Holmes
Mawson Lakes
Dominic Marafioti
Frank Fursenko
Ian Price
Claudio Stocco
Terry Keen
The JP service at the Mawson Lakes Public Library (Mawson Centre) operates on Saturday mornings 10am – 12noon and Tuesday evenings 5pm – 7pm. No bookings are required. For more information contact the Mawson Lakes Public Library 8302 5555
 
101 Currie Street
Alison Brown
Sandy Todd

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