The functions and authority of a JP are set out in section 8 of the Justices of the
Peace Act 2002, which gives JPs the authority to exercise functions conferred by
or under the Act, the Oaths Act 1900 (NSW) (especially sections 21 and 26), or any
other NSW Act. These are the only functions that you can exercise when you are
acting in your capacity as a JP.
You must be physically present in NSW to exercise your functions as a JP,
including to witness any statutory declaration or affidavit. You are not authorised
to exercise JP functions while you are in any other state or territory (including the
ACT) or another country.
As a full-time traveller predominantly in New South Wales I realised that I could be helping more people whilst on the road.
I am a Justice Of The Peace which means I can sign off on legal documents and confirm proof of identification needed for legal documents etc.
If you see me on the road and need free JP assistance just come and say hi and I can have a look for you.
Look for the Destination Sacred Grounds logo on the side of my van. (Which is my business name)
-- Edited by Tamsun on Monday 24th of January 2022 06:43:20 AM
Can you legally do this in all Australian states.
I thought JP's were limited to their own State.
Peace Act 2002, which gives JPs the authority to exercise functions conferred by
or under the Act, the Oaths Act 1900 (NSW) (especially sections 21 and 26), or any
other NSW Act. These are the only functions that you can exercise when you are
acting in your capacity as a JP.
You must be physically present in NSW to exercise your functions as a JP,
including to witness any statutory declaration or affidavit. You are not authorised
to exercise JP functions while you are in any other state or territory (including the
ACT) or another country.
www.jp.nsw.gov.au/Documents/Section-4-JP-handbook.pdf
Hey there,
Yes that is correct. I live, work and play predominantly in NSW and volunteer my services as a JP within NSW. :)