Description
Justices of the peace deal with small claims and disputes, and minor offences. They ensure the keeping of the peace within their jurisdiction, and provide mediation between disputing parties.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
hear legal argumentscomply with legal regulationsinterpret lawmaintain court ordermake legal decisionsanalyse legal evidencesupervise legal case proceduressupervise court hearingscompile legal documentsmoderate in negotiationsauthenticate documentsfacilitate official agreementofficiate weddingsensure sentence executionsupport witnesseshear witness accountsrespond to enquiriesapply knowledge of human behaviour