Proactive release – Community Magistrates (Remuneration and Allowances) Order 2019 [pdf, 690 KB]
...are judicial officers who represent their communities based on their skills and experience. They sit on a wide range of cases in the criminal jurisdiction of the District Court, freeing up District Court Judges to deal with more complex matters. Community Magistrates are appointed under section 39 of the District Court Act 2016 (the Act). There are currently 18 Community Magistrates nationwide. 3. Remuneration and allowances for Community Magistrates are authorised pursuant to sec...