Answer to Question #5

What is the responsibility of a Justice of the Peace regarding the contents of a client’s document?

1. The JP must read the document carefully to ensure all information is factually correct. 
2. The JP must read the document aloud to the client and provide a simple interpretation if requested. 
3. The JP must read the document fully, except for sensitive sections which the client may wish to remain private. 
4. It is not the JP’s responsibility to read or understand the contents of the document, but it is recommended they confirm the client is aware of the contents.

Answer:D It is acceptable to scan the client’s document looking for alterations or erasures and to check that all the pages and any attachments are present.