Courts Act 2003

25District Judges (Magistrates' Courts) as justices of the peace

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(1)A District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) is by virtue of his office a justice of the peace for England and Wales.

(2)It is the duty of a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) to act as a justice of the peace in any local justice area in accordance with arrangements made by or on behalf of the Lord Chancellor.