An Act for the qualification of Justices of the Peace. (26th March, 1830.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    10 & 11 George IV Chapter 2
  • Year
    1830
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    19
  • Description
    This Act reforms how Justices of the Peace are to be appointed with the intention of ensuring only the most qualified persons in the province shall hold that position. This Act specifies land, tenement, or real property requirements for persons appointed as Justices of the Peace. This Act is to remain in force until 1835.
  • Source
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