Glossary

Glossary

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There are currently 5 names in this directory beginning with the letter J.
Joinder
adding another party into an existing case.

Judgment
a decision delivered by the court, after all evidence is heard.

Judicial officer
a person who has been appointed to hear and decide cases, for instance, a judge, justice or registrar.

Jurisdiction
the authority given to a court and its judicial officers to apply the law. For example, the courts have jurisdiction under the Family Law Act 1975 in family law matters.

Justice of the peace
a person who is authorised to witness the signing of documents such as affidavits and statutory declarations and to certify documents.