FROM time to time we need the services of a Justice of the Peace to witness a statutory declaration or affidavit or to certify a copy of an original document.
They are trusted to be honest and impartial when performing these functions.
Barry Hacker is the JP Desk Coordinator for the Port Macquarie Support Group of the NSW Justices Association.
He oversees six desks in the area and arranges rosters for the JPs.
“These JPs are all volunteers providing a much needed service free of charge to the community,” he said.
“There are 12 regular volunteers but we are always looking for more.
“Local training can be in private, or while sitting on a JP desk with experienced JPs.
”It is well worth becoming a member of the association as it keeps you updated about procedures and regulations.”
JP services in Port Macquarie can be accessed on the following days and locations:
– Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Panthers Port Macquarie foyer between 9.30-11.30am
– Friday: Port Macquarie Courthouse main foyer 9.30-11.30am.
– Saturday: Port Macquarie Library, 10am – noon
Outside the above mentioned hours in Port Macquarie contact Barry Hacker on 0412 655 904 or Assistant Coordinator Tony Lanzafame JP on 0412 008 536.
By Pauline CAIN
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