Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

justice of the peace (JP)

Read a random definition: locked in

A quick definition of justice of the peace (JP):

A justice of the peace, or JP, is a person who can act as a judge in a small court. They can hear cases that are not very serious, like small arguments or traffic violations. They can also marry people or make them promise to tell the truth in court.

A more thorough explanation:

A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a person who has the authority to preside over a local court of limited jurisdiction. This means that they can hear and make decisions on minor criminal or civil legal matters. Some examples of cases that a JP might hear include:

  • Small claims
  • Misdemeanors
  • Traffic violations
  • Officiating marriages
  • Administering oaths

For example, if someone gets a speeding ticket, they might have to go to court and appear before a JP. The JP would listen to both sides of the case and make a decision about whether the person is guilty or not guilty. If they are found guilty, the JP would then decide on a punishment, such as a fine or community service.

Another example of when a JP might be involved is when two people want to get married. In some places, a JP can perform a marriage ceremony and make it legal.

Overall, a JP is an important part of the legal system, helping to ensure that minor legal matters are resolved fairly and efficiently.

justice | justice system

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
THATS SO FUNNY
i cant i would go crazy
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:50
i need to know who decided to do that.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:50
omg im on a plane weeeee
the devil
youre on a plane??? LSD made the mile high club??
20:50
yo splitterus are you in school already
20:50
it says ur c/o 2027
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:51
@SplitterusClitterus: HAHAH yes
ur user is hilarioussss and no i just graduated this may and am now applying ---also im out of messages so ill take a lil
20:52
roger dat. see u in heck
im back, r u applying this cycle too
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:32
this child fell asleep on me
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:32
im so uncomfortable
just push him off the entire seat
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:34
LMAOOOO
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:35
no he’s literally like 8 and he fully just put his head on my bicep and slept
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:35
he has since moved
22:12
@SplitterusClitterus: me yesterday
gulc baby pls text me back... i miss you ...... :(
22:23
i just went into a discord vc and yelled "YALL I JUST GOT INTO J.M. SCHOOL OF LAW"
22:24
people were getting excited :sob:
22:25
then someone was like "what does jm stand for" and i was like .. well
AHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: wait this is so cute, also where r u going
JOE MBIDEN
JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:39
@splitty Oregon!
oh yay for what thats so random
JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:45
haha my brother and sister in law live there
so cutie oregon is beatiful
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.