Appointment

In force

(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.

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