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The Lord Chancellor is responsible for the appointment, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, of all magistrates, otherwise known as justices of the peace, in England and Wales.
The Lord Chancellor is assisted in this task by Advisory Committees which normally cover counties or metropolitan areas. In Staffordshire there is one Advisory Committee.
The office of magistrate has existed in England and Wales for hundreds of years. People holding the office perform and essential public service by dispensing justices within the criminal justice system and hearing a range of non-criminal cases. Today there are 28,000 magistrates in England and Wales and they all give their time and expertise voluntarily.
Magistrates come from a whole range of backgrounds and occupations. They are men and women with sound judgment and personal integrity. They know their local community well, are able to listen to all sides of an argument and can contribute to fair and reasonable decisions. They are also reliable and prepared to give up their time to perform this vital role.
Are you interested in becoming a magistrate? If the answer is yes then find out more here.
Magistrates are recruited by local Advisory Committees. Recruitment takes place at different times from area to area, so it is important to check when it is happening in your area. You can telephone your local Advisory Committee to find out when they will be recruiting and discuss any other queries you may have. Details for Staffordshire are below:-
The Secretary to the Staffordshire Advisory Committee
The Magistrates Court Service
The Inhedge
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1RY
Tel: 01785 218364 or 0121 585 9381
Fax: 0121 585 9633
Application Contact: Fiona K Jeffries
Tel: 01785 218364
Application E-mail:
Fiona.jeffries@hmcourts-service.gsi.gov.uk
Magistrates' Courts
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Burton upon Trent - 01785 223144
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Cannock - 01785 223144
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Newcastle under Lyme - 01782 845353
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Stafford - 01785 223144
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Stoke on Trent - 01782 845353
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Tamworth - 01785 223144
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