Why might a juror be exempted from jury service?
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Why might a juror be exempted from jury service?
Reasons for being excused jury service would cause undue hardship or serious inconvenience to you, your family or the public. you have a disability that makes you unsuitable or incapable of effectively serving as a juror, without reasonable accommodation.
Can u get out of jury service?
The Courts Service doesn’t automatically know your circumstances or your job. You might have a right to be excused from jury service, but you must claim that right. You need to ask to be excused when you complete the form of return.
Can you decline jury service?
The Criminal Justice Act 2003 enshrined in law that anyone that is eligible for jury service must attend unless they can show evidence that explains why they can’t be a juror on the current case, or a juror in the future. Permanent exclusion can be applied for, but you must produce evidence to support your argument.
Do you get paid for jury service if you are retired?
You’re not paid to undertake jury service though you can claim expenses for food, drink, travel and in some cases, the court may arrange accommodation for you if you’re asked to stay overnight. If you don’t get paid, you can claim for loss of earnings from the court.
Are lawyers excluded from jury duty?
Professionals who were previously ineligible or automatically exempt, including police, judges, lawyers, doctors and clergy, must now serve unless they can show “good cause” to be excused. But some trial judges fear judges’ and lawyers’ specialist knowledge could make it harder for a defendant to get a fair trial.
What are the consequences for not turning up for jury duty?
Jury service is an important civic duty which is regulated in New South Wales by the Jury Act 1977 (the Act). Section 63 of the Act prescribes a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units, which is currently equivalent to $2,200, for anyone who fails to attend for jury service after being summoned to do so.
