Victorian Current Acts

HONORARY JUSTICES ACT 2014 - SECT 7

    (1)     The Governor in Council may appoint an eligible person to be a justice of the peace.

    (2)     A person is eligible for appointment as a justice of the peace if—

        (a)     the person is of or over the age of 18 years; and

        (b)     the person is an Australian citizen; and

        (c)     the person is not an insolvent under administration; and

        (d)     the Attorney-General is satisfied that the person—

              (i)     has satisfactorily completed the course of training prescribed for appointment as a justice of the peace; and

              (ii)     has sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the duties of a justice of the peace; and

              (iii)     ordinarily resides in Victoria; and

              (iv)         is a fit and proper person to be appointed as a justice of the peace.