CENTENIER

A 'Centenier' is a senior member of the Honorary Police of Jersey. Centeniers are elected for a mandate of 3 years at a public election within the Parish. In addition to general policing matters, the Centenier remains the only officer entitled to charge and bail offenders. The Centenier presides at Parish Hall Enquiries and acts as Prosecuting Officer before the Magistrate's Court.
The Constable of the Parish appoints one of the Centeniers as ''Chef de Police'' of the Parish.