lay magistrates

1. RECRUITING
FOR YOUNG
MAGISTRATES
WWW.GOV.UK/MAGISTRATES-APPLICATION.ORG.UK

2. • GOOD CHARACTER & BEAHVIOUR
• RELIABLITY & COMMITMENT
• POSITIVE & CONFIDENT ATTITUDE
• GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS

4. GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY

6. 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!

7. 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

9. How far would I have to travel?
Will I be paid?
What if I change my mind?
Will I get to sentence criminals?

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