Western Australian Current Acts

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE ACT 2004

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART 1 -- Preliminary  

   1.      Short title
            
   2.      Commencement
            
   3.      Terms used

   PART 2 -- Functions of JPs  

   4.      Functions of JPs
            
   5.      JP’s functions reduced at age 70 and
            
   6.      Validity of JP’s acts not affected by JP’s death etc.
            
   7.      Acts done outside WA or limit of jurisdiction, validity of

   PART 3 -- Appointing JPs and related matters

           Division 1 -- Appointing JPs  

   8.      Qualifications for appointment
            
   9.      Minister may recommend appointment to Governor
            
   10.     Governor may appoint JPs
            
   11.     Oath or affirmation of office

           Division 2 -- People who are JPs by virtue of an office  

   12.     Judges, magistrates and others to be JPs

           Division 3 -- Ceasing to be a JP  

   13.     JP may resign
            
   14.     JP’s appointment may be terminated

   PART 4 -- Register of JPs  

   15.     Register
            
   16.     JP to provide information to CEO

   PART 5 -- Miscellaneous  

   17.     Titles for JPs
            
   18.     Evidentiary matters
            
   19.     Protection from personal liability
            
   20.     Breach of this Act by JP not punishable
            
   21.     Impersonating a JP
            
   22.     Regulations
           SCHEDULE 1 -- Form of commission
           SCHEDULE 2 -- Oath and affirmation of office
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