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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE ACT 2004 (NO. 23 OF 2004)


TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title
           Preamble

   PART 1 -- Preliminary  

   1.      Short title  
   2.      Commencement  
   3.      Interpretation  

   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  
           

[Assented to 15 September 2004]



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