JPs now at your fingertips

A new mobile website now makes finding a Justice of the Peace (JP) or Commissioner for Declarations (C.decs) as simple as a tap of your finger.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the new site would give the community easier access to local JPs and help keep the 91,000 JPs updated with important information about their role.

“People are increasingly using smart phones and tablet computers to find information, and to access services when they are on the move,” Mr Bleijie said.

“The new JPs mobile website will help people find a JP wherever they are, using the latest in hand-held technology.

“The application integrates an online database of JPs with Google Maps technology to connect people with their nearest JP, or a “JPs in the Community” signing site, when they need one.

The web app was launched at the Law Week open day today.

“Justices of the Peace play an important role in the community, and the mobile application will make them more accessible to the thousands of people who need JPs’ services each year.

“Justices of the Peace will also be able to use the new mobile website to keep their details current, register for workshops, view technical bulletins or subscribe to relevant emails via their mobile device.”

The application is easily accessed from www.justice.qld.gov.au/jpapp on either your smart phone or tablet.

For more information about becoming a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) or Commissioner for Declarations, visit www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-services/justices-of-the-peace.    

[ENDS] 18 May 2013

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