“justice of the peace (jps)”
This page presents an official legal definition of “justice of the peace (jps)” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
New Zealand
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An official who can exercise some judicial powers. JPs can witness signatures on documents, take oaths and affirmations, and issue search warrants. They also usually preside over preliminary hearings in criminal cases, and they hear and decide some minor traffic cases.
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