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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.

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-'''Centeniers''' are elected at a public election within the [[Parish]]. In addition to general policing matters, the Centenier in [[Jersey]] remains the only officer entitled to charge and bail offenders. The Centenier presides at [[Parish Hall Enquiry|Parish Hall Enquiries]] and acts as Prosecuting Officer before the [[Magistrate’s Court Jersey|Magistrate's Court]].
+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 [[Parishes of Jersey|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 Enquiry|Parish Hall Enquiries]] and acts as Prosecuting Officer before the [[Magistrate's Court Jersey|Magistrate's Court]].
+The Constable of the Parish appoints one of the Centeniers as ''Chef de Police'' of the Parish.
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