cod? Being a JP - application process, childcare expenses?

[RanToTheHills]

wondering about doing some voluntary work and have always toyed with the idea of something like this.
Anyone done it? Cod,I believe,is our resident JP or anyone else? What hoops are there tojump thro', what'sthe time commitment, what's basically it like?
Oh, and childcare too =-just a rumour that this is covered or is it a legitimate (!) expense? TIA

bump?

no-one of a magisterial persuasion out there??!

www.dca.gov.uk/magistrates/index.htm

try this link...if I've done it right...

thanks! just looked at my local one, not the national ref.Are you a JP, then,M23G?

No I'm not, but I'm interested and thought I'd look it up and post the link for you...

thanks! Btw, I'vejust spoken to the local clerk and he said they have 4applications for every one place! Was amazed,thought there was a shortage! I'm hoping that as a 30-something mum I mayhave more chance as will help to make the bench more representative.

Good luck - I'm not sure i have the time to commit right now...

thanks, if you're interested infuture be warned it seems to be a lengthyprocess - start findingout info/visiting courts over the nextcouple of months,deadline for applications is septthen interview process starts.

Dunno where cod is today, but she did some voluntary work before applying to be a JPmthat stood her in good stead - used to hang around with a teenage crim and try to stop her being more of a crim. Have you done something similar that could support your application and make you more desirable than the other 3 in 4?

rn cat me
i currently haev a bevvy of mners int he process or abotu to start it

My DH is a fairly recently appointed JP

does he like it so far

really,cod? You've been setting a trend then. My area aren't recruiting now till next yr but advised me to visit court at least a couple of times prior to myapplication. Are you enjoying it?

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