JPs are appointed until they reach the age of 75. However, you can apply to be re-appointed for a period of two years either:
- up to six months before you turn 75, or
- within six months of your appointment as a JP being ended because you turned 75.
As an appointed JP, you may apply for reappointment up to six months before or after you reach the age of 75 years, or within 6 months before or after the term of your appointment expires.
JPs can only reapply if –
- you will be 75 years of age in the next six months or less
- you are 75 years of age, but have not yet reached the age of 75 years and six months
- your term of appointment will expire in the next six months or less
- your term of appointment has expired in the last six months or less
The Department encourages JPs who wish to be reappointed to apply within the six month period before they turn 75 or their appointment is expiring.
It is your responsibility to apply for reappointment before the end of your term.
You may continue to seek reappointment every two years up to the age of 85 years.
Apply by:
- completing this online form
- requesting an application form by emailing JP@justice.tas.gov.au
- requesting an application form by writing to the Secretary of the Department at GPO Box 825, Hobart, 7001