(1) A person who holds a prescribed office is, by virtue of holding that office, a bail justice without the need for any appointment under this Act.
(2) Before exercising any of the powers of a bail justice for the first time, a person who is a bail justice by virtue of holding a prescribed office must—
(a) complete a course of training prescribed for the purposes of this section to the satisfaction of the Attorney-General; and
(b) take an oath or affirmation of office in the prescribed form and manner.
(3) A person who is a bail justice by virtue of holding a prescribed office is, while performing the duties of a bail justice, entitled to be paid the allowances fixed by the Governor in Council from time to time.