Re-appointment

Current

(1)

Subject to subsection (2), the Governor in Council may re-appoint a person as a bail justice if—

(a)

the person has held the office of bail justice within 2 years before being re-appointed; and

(b)

the Attorney-General is satisfied that during the person's previous term as a bail justice—

(i)

the person was reasonably available to be rostered for duty as a bail justice; and

(ii)

when rostered for duty as a bail justice, the person was reasonably available to perform the duties of a bail justice.

(2)

The Governor in Council must not re-appoint a person as a bail justice unless—

(a)

the person is under the age of 75 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 re‑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 re‑appointed as a bail justice.

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