Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2005 (NO 2) (NO. 11 OF 2005) - SECT 15

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2     Who may be appointed justice of the peace?

    (1)     A person is eligible to be appointed as a justice of the peace (an "eligible person") if the person—

        (a)     is at least 18 years old; and

        (b)     satisfies the criteria (if any) in the guidelines made by the Minister for this section.

    (2)     The Minister may make guidelines about eligibility for appointment as a justice of the peace.

    (3)     A guideline is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.