gcs.gov.gi Jury Service Gibraltar : Courts Service

Organization : Gibraltar Courts Service
Type of Facility : Jury Service
Country: Gibraltar

Website : gcs [dot] gov [dot] gi

Jury Service :

Jury service is something that some people may be asked to do in their lifetime. Being on a jury is a ‘civic duty’ and helps decide the outcome of criminal trials in the Supreme Court.

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Who is eligible?:
The exact requirements of eligibility can be found in the Section 19. of the Supreme Court Act, on the Gibraltar Laws website.

In summary,
You may be asked to do jury service if you:
** are at least 18 years old and no more than 65 years old;
** are listed on the electoral register; and
** have lived in Gibraltar for any period of at least five years since before the jury list was drawn up.

You will not be included on the jury list if:
** there are mental health issues and by reason of these you cannot reasonably be expected to perform the duties of a juror;
** you do not have an adequate knowledge of English to perform the duties of a juror;
** you are disqualified due to your criminal record; or
** you are ineligible due to your profession (see details below)

The exact details for the above can be found in Sect. 19 of the Supreme Court Act, on the Gibraltar Laws website

What do I have to do?:
Jury service usually lasts between five and ten working days.

Many trials last only two or three days, so you may be on a jury for another trial.

If a case is complex (like fraud) it could take longer than ten days. You will be asked at the court if this would cause you any difficulties.

Your responsibilities as a juror:
Jurors must not discuss the trial on websites like Facebook or Twitter.

Once the trial begins, you must not discuss the case with anyone, except the other jury members in the jury deliberation room.

Even when the trial’s over you must not discuss what went on in the deliberation room with anyone, even with family members.

If you do, you are in ‘contempt of court’ and can face prosecution yourself.

What about time off work?:
If you work, you should tell your employer straight away after your jury summons arrives. Your employer must give you time off for jury service.

There are at least six days between your jury summons arriving and the start of your jury service.

Who do I contact if I have questions about this?:
You can contact the Supreme Court Registry either by coming to the public counter on Town Range during opening hours or by telephoning either 200 70616 or 200 70627. You can also e-mail your query to jury@gcs.gov.gi