Justice of Peace or JPs are members of the community appointed by the Governor General. JPs are "people of good standing in the community which is not to be identified with material prosperity, who are respected as persons of good sense, character and integrity".

Their work is an unpaid service not connected with their employment.

Ministerial Duties carried out by a Justice of the Peace comprise principally:

• Witnessing signatures
• Certifying documents
• The witnessing of Land Transfer and other documents
• The taking of declarations, affidavits or affirmations

If you require a Justice of the Peace whilst in hospital, please advise a staff member as there is often staff member who is a Justice of the Peace that is available to carry out Justice of the Peace duties on site. 

Click here to view a complete listing of Justices of the Peace from Yellow Pages.