Locating a Justice of the Peace

A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a person of unquestionable integrity who seeks to promote and protect the rights of individuals and helps to give justice to those persons in a particular community.The Ministry of Justice, provides supervision for the various processes involved in the appointment of Justices of the Peace and ensures that records are accurately maintained.

The office of a Justice of the Peace is a voluntary one; therefore a JP must not charge or accept any reward for services performed in this capacity.

Functions of a JP
In addition to upholding the rights of citizens, the JP is required to:

• Serve as a Justice in a Court of Petty Sessions
• Attend the Children’s Courts and Drug Court
• Consider applications for bail
• Attend police stations
• Explain and sign documents
• Sit on licensing panels
• Give counsel and advice

Listing of Justices of the Peace

Click on a parish below to access the listing of Justices of the Peace for that parish