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Honorary Justices (Victoria)
The Honorary Justices program is a Victorian Government (Department of Justice and Community Safety) scheme for volunteer Justices of the Peace and Bail Justices, appointed by the Governor in Council on the Attorney-General's recommendation under the Honorary Justices Act 2014. Justices of the Peace provide document witnessing and certification to the public during and outside business hours; Bail Justices conduct after-hours and weekend bail/remand hearings. The Honorary Justice Services Support unit manages recruitment and appointments.
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Last verified 6 October 2026 · Listing updated 6 October 2026
Honorary Justices (Victoria) at a glance
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- Type of body
- Government body
Who it's for
A lawyer interested in volunteer judicial-adjacent community service, or needing to understand the JP/Bail Justice appointment pathway, would look to this program.
What they run
- Meets in person
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