{"id":"nsw:sl-2022-0401","name":"Judicial Officers Regulation 2022","slug":"judicial-officers-regulation-2022","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"401 of 2022","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176039,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2022-0401-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of Regulation\n\n1 Name of Regulation\n\n> This Regulation is the [Judicial Officers Regulation 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2022-0401).","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This Regulation commences on 1 September 2022 and is required to be published on the NSW legislation website.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> This Regulation replaces the [Judicial Officers Regulation 2017](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2017-0423), which is repealed on 1 September 2022 by the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), section 10(2).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lodging of complaints—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 3 Lodging of complaints—the Act, s 17\n\n3 Lodging of complaints—the Act, s 17\n\n> A complaint is to be in the form approved by the Commission and is to be lodged with the Chief Executive of the Commission.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Verification of complaints—the Act, s 17","content":"#### 4 Verification of complaints—the Act, s 17\n\n4 Verification of complaints—the Act, s 17\n\n> A complaint must be accompanied by particulars of the matter on which the complaint is based and those particulars must be verified by statutory declaration.","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The text supplied notes that this regulation replaces the 2017 regulation and sets procedural requirements for lodging and verifying complaints (s 2–4). The instrument as presented establishes administrative procedure rather than expanding or narrowing substantive jurisdiction; no specific substantive change of scope relative to the predecessor is stated in the provided text."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow scope—only four short provisions focused on name, commencement, and two procedural requirements (ss 1–4).","Administrative requirement to use a Commission-approved form (s 3) introduces discretionary bureaucratic control over intake.","Statutory declaration requirement for particulars (s 4) adds legal-formality and potential criminal/civil exposure for false statements.","Cross-reference to repeal and commencement mechanics (s 2 referencing Subordinate Legislation Act) adds a minor interpretive link outside the instrument.","Implementation detail (publication requirement and how form changes are communicated) is not specified, creating modest operational ambiguity."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation, effective 1 September 2022 and replacing the 2017 instrument, standardises complaint intake under the Act by requiring use of a Commission‑approved complaint form lodged with the Chief Executive.  \n\nIt also requires particulars to be sworn in a statutory declaration, centralising procedural control with the Commission, raising upfront compliance costs and legal accountability for complainants, and likely deterring informal or unsubstantiated complaints."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient content was provided to assess whether the regulation's scope changed from its original intent. The regulation has not been amended since it commenced on 22 July 2022, which suggests its scope has remained consistent with how it was originally made."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and status information was provided — no substantive provisions were available for analysis","The parent Act (Judicial Officers Act 1986) deals with a specialised area of law involving judicial accountability, which can be complex in practice","The regulation appears unchanged since commencement, suggesting it may be relatively straightforward in operation","Automatic repeal mechanism under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 adds a minor procedural layer to understand"],"plain_english_summary":"## Judicial Officers Regulation 2022 (NSW)\n\nThis is a **NSW subordinate legislation** (a regulation made under a parent Act) that sits under the *Judicial Officers Act 1986* (NSW), which governs the conduct, complaints, and oversight of judges and other judicial officers in New South Wales.\n\n**What does it actually do?**\nUnfortunately, the document provided contains only the **metadata and status information** for this regulation — not its substantive content. Based on what is available, we can confirm:\n\n- It came into force on **22 July 2022**\n- It has **not been amended** since it was made\n- It will be **automatically repealed (cancelled) on 1 September 2027** under NSW's standard system for periodically reviewing and sunsetting regulations\n\n**Who does it affect?**\nGiven it operates under the Judicial Officers Act, it likely affects **judges, magistrates, and other judicial officers** in NSW courts, as well as the **Judicial Commission of NSW** (the body that handles complaints about judicial conduct). It may also affect members of the public who wish to make complaints about judicial behaviour.\n\n**Why does it matter?**\nRegulations like this typically set out the **practical details** — things like forms, fees, timeframes, or procedural rules — that support the broader Act. They can affect how complaints against judges are made, processed, or resolved.\n\n⚠️ **Important caveat:** The full text of the regulation's provisions was not included in this document, so a complete analysis of its specific rules is not possible from the material provided."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This regulation appears to maintain the same limited scope as its predecessor (the 2017 version). It deals solely with procedural requirements for lodging and verifying complaints about judicial officers, which aligns with the original intent of supporting the Judicial Officers Act 1986. There is no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond this specific administrative function."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short document (only 4 operative provisions)","No defined terms section","Minimal cross-referencing (only references to the parent Act, the Judicial Officers Act 1986)","Straightforward procedural requirements without nested conditions or exceptions","Simple, direct language throughout"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the practical rules for how people can make complaints about judicial officers (judges, magistrates, and other court officials) in New South Wales.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Establishes the complaint form**: Complaints must use an official form approved by the Judicial Commission of New South Wales.\n- **Sets the submission process**: Complaints must be lodged with the Chief Executive of the Commission (not just any staff member).\n- **Requires sworn evidence**: Anyone making a complaint must provide detailed particulars (specific facts and details) about their complaint, and these must be verified by a statutory declaration (a formal written statement made under oath or affirmation, which has legal consequences if false).\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Members of the public who want to complain about the conduct of judicial officers\n- The Judicial Commission of New South Wales and its staff\n- Judicial officers who are subject to complaints\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis regulation creates important safeguards in the complaints process. The requirement for a statutory declaration discourages frivolous or malicious complaints by attaching serious legal consequences to false statements. The formal approval process for complaint forms ensures consistency and helps the Commission manage complaints efficiently."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/judicial-officers-regulation-2022","history":"/api/acts/judicial-officers-regulation-2022/history","analysis":"/api/acts/judicial-officers-regulation-2022/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/judicial-officers-regulation-2022/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/judicial-officers-regulation-2022/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/judicial-officers-regulation-2022/documents"}}