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Becoming a Justice of the Peace

 

Information on how to become a JP.

New Justice of the Peace Applications

 

For information about becoming a Justice of the Peace, please contact your local Sheriff Court via the Scottish Court Website at www.scotcourts.gov.uk

 

If you reside in the City of Glasgow or within 15 miles thereof, please contact:-

 

The Sheriff Clerk

Glasgow and Strathkelvin Sheriff Court

Carlton Place

Glasgow

 

or access the Scottish Court Service Website using the link above.

 

Further information on becoming a Justice of the Peace is available at www.jpscotland.gov.uk

 

 

Enquiries About Current Justices of the Peace

 

 

Information on current Justices of the Peace is available by following this link or by contacting your local Clerk of the Peace, who may be contacted at your local District Court.

 

If you live within the city boundary of Glasgow, the Clerk can be contacted at 0141 287 5401/5420.

 

 

Please note that Statutory Declarations and other documents which do not require that you be Sworn on Oath may be signed or countersigned by your local Councillor or by a Justice of the Peace.