Justices of the Peace

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Justices of the Peace (JPs) are volunteers from all walks of life who deal with criminal matters in the district court such as:

• theft
• vandalism
• assault
• breach of the peace
• road traffic offences
• T.V licensing
• other statutory offences

The JP sits with a legally qualified clerk on the court bench to hear criminal business. JPs can also sign warrants and certain official papers (such as passport applications) for members of the public.

Click on the link below for list of all Justices of the Peace in Renfrewshire who can be contacted for signing purposes, including warrants.

List of Justices of the Peace for Renfrewshire (pdf - 55KB)
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Since 2007, local councillors can also sign and witness some official papers. However, unlike JPs, local councillors cannot sign warrants.

A Justice of the Peace is available on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the District Court in Paisley. If you want to see a JP, please contact the court reception desk before 9.30 a.m.

District Court location map

If you would like to become a JP, please visit the JP recruitment website or contact Katrina McNeill at the Scottish Government by email at:katrina.mcneill@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or by phone on 0131 244 2693.

Contact us

• phone: 0141 842 8110
• fax: 0141 842 8111
• write to:
  Renfrewshire District Court
  Renfrewshire House
  Cotton Street
  Paisley
  PA1 1TT