RECRUITING FOR YOUNG

MAGISTRATES

WWW.GOV.UK/MAGISTRATES-APPLICATION.ORG.UK

• GOOD CHARACTER & BEAHVIOUR

• RELIABLITY & COMMITMENT

• POSITIVE & CONFIDENT ATTITUDE

• GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS

GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY

LAY MAGISTRATES PLAY A ROLE IN BOTH THE

CRIMINAL AND CIVIL COURT SYSTEMS IN

ENGLAND AND WALES . WITHOUT THE NEED OF

ANY LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE!

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:• SIT IN COURT AND HEAR CASES BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW

• ISSUE VARIOUS WARRANTS

• VISIT PRISONS

• DEAL WITH YOUNG OFFENDERS IN REHABILITATION SCHEMES

• ISSUE FINES AND COMMUNITY ORDERS

• ATTEND FAMILY COURTS AND YOUTH COURTS

• UNDERTAKE SPECIALISE TRAINING

How far would I have to travel?

Will I be paid?

What if I change my mind?

Will I get to sentence criminals?

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-magistrate-application-form