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JOTP

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JOTPJustice of the Peace (also seen as JP)
JOTPJudgement of the Pure (World of Warcraft)
JOTPJournal of Theoretical Probability
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References in classic literature
As he had not to pay for his appointment, he could afford to build a house in the market square of the new town, opposite the house of the justice of the peace. We have a market once a week, and a considerable amount of business is transacted in corn and cattle.
"When I first decided to devote myself to this life of obscure renunciation, I was in doubt for a long while whether to become a cure, a country doctor, or a justice of the peace. It is not without reason that people speak collectively of the priest, the lawyer, and the doctor as 'men of the black robe'--so the saying goes.
" 'Inquire for the nearest justice of the peace, and place the privacy of Windygates under the protection of the law.'--I beg your pardon!" exclaimed her ladyship, becoming conscious again of Sir Patrick's presence.
Justice of the Peace Rosamund Williams imposed a discretionary 28-days ban and fined him PS360.
The value of Justice of the Peace Court fines shows a similar one percentage point rise to 91% over the same period.
Justice of the Peace Sarah Walker said: "Due to the early plea I will impose a fine of PS450, reduced to PS300."
If a Crown or justice of the peace determines that an accused is a candidate for release but still has concerns that the accused may not follow through with the conditions of bail, they may require a surety.
According to a court transcript, Justice of the Peace Robert McNally said the following in open court: "Sometimes I think we're in the middle of a Benny Hill set here.
Legal commentators, both in popular justice of the peace manuals and learned treatises, treated the Statute of Northampton as a foundational principle for enforcing the peace.
Brissenden will take the job, which is based in Florence, made vacant by Justice of the Peace Gary Carl's resignation on Monday.
To request any additional information regard the Trenton Garza for Justice of the Peace Campaign, please contact Communications Director Jillian Buttecali at jb.jp3.campaign@gmail.com.
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