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My Archbold doesn't specify medical conditions, but it does say that the summoning officer should deal sympathetically with the request, and that a certificate should be requested...
I guess it will depend on the condition of the patient. Also, appeals can be made under the Juries Act 1974 against a refusal to excuse from Jury Service under S25(1).
I guess it will depend on the condition of the patient. Also, appeals can be made under the Juries Act 1974 against a refusal to excuse from Jury Service under S25(1).
cooperman said:
I've always actually wanted to do jury service, but, at 65, I've never been asked.
Shame really, as there might have been someone fighting a silly motoring charge and I could vote 'not guilty', er, maybe!
Shame really, as there might have been someone fighting a silly motoring charge and I could vote 'not guilty', er, maybe!
Just attend wearing your "Speed Matters" Pistonheads T Shirt. That would be great if it was a day of speeding convictions
dickymint said:
You need a note from your Mother 
funnily enough i went out with someone who was called up for service and her mum wrote back saying "shes run away from home and i dont know where shes gone"
they never heard another word!
failing that you could write back saying "i really hope this guy is a "insert minority group" because i fkcing hate them and want to send them down for as long as possible.
ive heard this also works in getting you out of it... apparently you arent suitable.
paolow said:
failing that you could write back saying "i really hope this guy is a "insert minority group" because i fkcing hate them and want to send them down for as long as possible.
If you replace "insert minority group" with "speeder" you might yourself automatically pre-approved for all further trials
When I did jury service in the 80s, towards the end of my stint I was going to be in the selection group for a murder trial that was likely to go on some time. I told (truthfully) the guy in charge that this would cause me a problem as I was due in court myself the next week. I was out of there like a shot. Forgot to mention that I was only a witness in the court and not a defendant...
Appeal
Anyone may apply for discretionary excusal. They should write the details on their summons reply in section 3 question C. A jury officer at the Jury Central Summoning Bureau will make a decision whether that person can be excused based on the details given. If a juror is refused excusal they have the right of appeal against this. The juror should put their reasons for appeal in writing addressed to the Head of the Bureau.
This may prove useful:
www.cjsonline.gov.uk/juror/jury_service/index.html
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Anyone may apply for discretionary excusal. They should write the details on their summons reply in section 3 question C. A jury officer at the Jury Central Summoning Bureau will make a decision whether that person can be excused based on the details given. If a juror is refused excusal they have the right of appeal against this. The juror should put their reasons for appeal in writing addressed to the Head of the Bureau.
This may prove useful:
www.cjsonline.gov.uk/juror/jury_service/index.html
dvd
Tell them you'll be delighted to attend as you don't get out much since you were put in the Iron Lung. Oh and could they help to wheel you into the court.
That's one for the oldies...ask your granny/granddad or parents if they're old enough.
That's one for the oldies...ask your granny/granddad or parents if they're old enough.
Edited by xmg5 on Friday 1st September 15:18
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