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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:

  • 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:


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
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

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
50 Pirie Street Adelaide

J.P. Section

Phone: 8207 1725

Email:
jpservices@agd.sa.gov.au

 
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

Shawn Carpenter
Rex Jones
Peter Hall
Terry Harvey

Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
Steven Clark
 

Magill

Dominic Marafioti

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, Monday mornings 9:30am - 12noon, Tuesday evenings 5pm – 7pm and Thursday mornings 9:30am to 12noon. No bookings are required. For more information contact the Mawson Lakes Public Library 8302 5555.
 

101 Currie Street

Alison Brown
Brian Phillips
Dean McFarlane

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