Justices of the Peace

Justices of the Peace carry out an ever-increasing multitude of functions in the administration of documentation and justice in New Zealand. These functions include:

Ministerial duties:

• Witnessing signatures
• Certifying documents
• The taking of declarations, affidavits or affirmations
• The witnessing of Land Transfer and other documents.

Judicial duties:

• Jurisdiction determined by statute, including minor offences and some traffic cases
• Issue of remands and Bail
• Hearing of undefended cases
• Presiding over defended trials
• Preliminary hearing of indictable offences
• The receiving of informations and complaints and the issue of summonses
• The issue of Search Warrants
• The issue of summonses to witnesses.

Although all Justices of the Peace perform most Ministerial duties, only some will carry out Judicial duties.

Justices of the Peace at Massey University

Massey University is fortunate to have several staff members appointed as Justices of the Peace to serve their local communities in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. Please contact any of the following if ever you require the services of a Justice of the Peace. The courtesy of making an appointment at a convenient time is always appreciated.

Auckland Campus

Manawatu Campus (Palmerston North)

Wellington Campus

For more information...

• Find a Justice of the Peace in your region.

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Last updated on Thursday 17 September 2020