Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current Acts(1) The Governor in Council may appoint an eligible person to be a bail justice.
(2) A person is eligible for appointment as a bail justice if—
(a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; and
(b) the person is under the age of 70 years; and
(c) the person is an Australian citizen; and
(d) the person is not an insolvent under administration; and
(e) the Attorney-General is satisfied that the person—
(i) has satisfactorily completed the course of training prescribed for appointment as a bail justice; and
(ii) is fluent in the English language; and
(iii) ordinarily resides in Victoria; and
(iv) is a fit and proper person to be appointed as a bail justice.