Qualification, Disqualification And Excusals Of Juries Flashcards
Qualification
How long must jurors have been a U.K. Citizen
5 years under the Juries Act
Qualification
Jurors must be registered to
Vote
Qualification
What age must jurors be between
18-70
Disqualifications
Some criminal convictions and permanently if
Imprisoned for 5+ years
Disqualifications
If you are on….
Bail
Disqualifications
This type of illness disqualifies you
Mental
Disqualifications
Certain disabilities disqualify you
Deaf or can’t understand English
Excusals
Can be excused if served on a jury in
Last 2 years
Excusals
Can excuse yourself between these ages
65-70
Excusals
Who used to be able to be excused but this act no longer allows this
Doctors under criminal justice act
Discretionary excusals
You may not be excused but your jury service may be
Deferred
Discretionary excusals
Who may be given an excusal
1) Members of the armed services
2) doctors, lawyers, chemists
Discretionary excusals
What medical conditions may excuse you
1) illnesses
2) pregnancy
Discretionary excusals
What reasons may lead to an excusals
1) holiday
2) exams
Discretionary excusals
If a judge sits on a jury he must be issued with
Guidelines to ensure no bias