Honorary justices
Information and support for justices of the peace and bail justices as they provide vital services to all members of the Victorian community.
Honorary justices are volunteers who work as either a justice of the peace or bail justice.
They are individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to actively providing vital justice services to all members of the community. They are also deemed to be honourable members of the Victorian community.
Honorary justice volunteers’ participation ensures that the Victorian community continues to have access to professional, supported and leading edge volunteers that provide quality justice services.
This content is for these volunteers.
Justices of the peace
A justice of the peace is trained to act as independent and objective witness to documents used for official or legal purposes. They are volunteers who provide a vital service to Victorians.
Bail justices
Bail justice volunteers play an important role in the justice system and provide a valuable and accessible service which is unique to Victoria.
About honorary justices
Find out about legislation and history relating to honorary justices.
Honorary justice news and updates
Latest news from the Honorary Justices Support Service
Contact Honorary Justice Services Support
Honorary Justice Services Support (HJSS) is here to assist JPs. Find postal address and other relevant contact details
Interested in becoming an honorary justice?
More information available at justice.vic.gov.au.
Updated 26 September 2023
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