About Us
Serving with Integrity Since 1998
Tweed Valley Justices’ Association Inc. was established in January 1998 and has proudly grown over the years to become a strong network of volunteer Justices of the Peace (JPs) serving the Tweed region and beyond.
Based in the beautiful coastal town of Tweed Heads, on the far north coast of New South Wales and bordering Queensland, our association welcomes all local JPs who are committed to upholding the law and supporting their community.
Empowering Local JPs Through Connection, Knowledge & Service
Supporting Local JPs
Our Association provides a platform for JPs to stay up to date, maintain their accreditation, and continue providing voluntary JP services to the public with confidence.
In 2003, the NSW Department of Justice introduced changes requiring all existing JPs to re-apply under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002. Since then:
- All JPs are assigned a registration number starting with 100,000, which must be included on every document they witness.
- JPs must operate under a strict Code of Conduct consisting of 16 core responsibilities.
- Every JP must re-apply and sit an online test every 5 years to maintain their appointment.
To support our members, we provide training, legislative updates, and resources — including guidance on the official NSW JP Handbook (latest edition released in 2022), which serves as the definitive guide for all JPs across the state.
Our Mission
To support, educate, and empower volunteer JPs to confidently and ethically carry out their duties — while providing accessible and high-quality JP services to the wider Tweed community.