The Justice of the Peace [JP] community desk is set to return to Bathurst City Centre from next Tuesday for face-to-face services.
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JP's are primarily in place across NSW to witness a person making a statutory declaration or affidavit, and to certify copies of original documents.
NSW Justices Association director and Bathurst JP Stuart Driver said JP services have continued during lockdown despite the community desk's closure.
"The JP's have provided a remote service to the public during lock-down, which has included witnessing documents online using audio visual links," Mr Driver said.
"Like many other services, it was too risky for JP's to operate face-to-face in locked down areas, which made it very difficult for those who needed our services, but a change in legislation now allows for witnessing of documents over the internet."
The community desk will reopen three days a week: Tuesdays [3.30pm to 6pm], Thursdays [5pm to 7pm] and Saturdays [9am to noon].
Mr Driver said remote services will also continue to be offered for those who are unable to attend the desk in person.
"If you have a genuine reason not to be able to come to see us, but need documents witnessed, all you will need to do is call 0428 677 025 or email bathurst@nswja.org.au and a JP will contact you and arrange for a virtual meeting using audio visual link [Zoom or Skype]."
The JP community desk is situated in the main concourse of Bathurst City Centre, near the escalators.
For more information, visit the Bathurst JP Support Group Facebook page.
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