Justice Minister again warns JPs not to accept pay for services

By Clinton McGregor    

 

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck is again warning Justices of the Peace that the Ministry has taken a zero tolerance approach against JPs collecting money from members of the public for their services.

 

There have been complaints that some JPs have been charging for their services.

 

Speaking in St. Mary on Thursday, Mr. Chuck acknowledged that JPs are being called upon to do a lot of work, but reminded them that their service is voluntary. 

 

"It is a position of trust. It is a position of standing. It is a position that makes you stand out in your community. The last thing you'd want to do is when people come to you, you say $5,000. And those JPs who are charging, I say, stop it. In all sincerity, your integrity is worth more than the $2,000 and the $5,000. It must be done voluntarily. Your reward is that you feel good that you're helping a person. That's your reward," insisted the minister.