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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE ACT 2005 (NO 56 OF 2005) - SECT 7

7—Special justices

        (1)         The Governor may, on the recommendation of the Attorney-General, appoint a justice to be a special justice.

        (2)         A special justice will be appointed on conditions determined by the Governor for a term, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment and, at the expiration of a term of appointment, is eligible for reappointment.

        (3)         The Attorney-General will not recommend that a justice be appointed as a special justice unless the Attorney-General is satisfied that the justice—

            (a)         has successfully completed a course of training approved (after consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) by the Attorney-General; and

            (b)         is, in the opinion of the Attorney-General, suitable to be appointed as a special justice; and

            (c)         meets the requirements prescribed by the regulations.

        (4)         The conditions of appointment may include conditions specifying or limiting the official powers that the special justice may exercise.

        (5)         A special justice is entitled to such remuneration as may be determined by the Governor for the performance of judicial duties.



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