Qualifying as a Magistrate

• Must be ages 18 - 65 and retire at 70.
• Must have no serious criminal convictions.
• Must not have been banned from driving in the past 5 - 10 years.
• Must not have been declared bankrupt.
• Must not work a job with conflict of interest e.g police officer.
• Required to participate in judicial aptitude tests and case studies.
• Selection is based on merit.
• 6 key qualities: 

  • Good character, 
  • Understanding and communication, 
  • Social awareness, 
  • Maturity and sound temperament, 
  • Sound judgement, 
  • Commitment
  • Reliability
• Complete application form, those who are shortlisted complete two-stage interview process.
• Can't be of all same gender.