JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

By SovConn | June 5, 2013

justice of the peace.A local judicial officer having jurisdiction over minor criminal offenses and minor civil disputes, and authority to perform routine civil functions (such as administering oaths and performing marriage ceremonies). — Abbr. J.P. Cf. MAGISTRATE(3). [Cases: Justices of the Peace 1, 31. C.J.S. Justices of the Peace §§ 1, 26, 47.]

[Blacks Law 8th]

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