New South Wales Consolidated Acts

JURY ACT 1977 - SCHEDULE 2

SCHEDULE 2 – Persons ineligible to serve as jurors

(Section 6 (b))

1

The Governor.

2

A judicial officer (within the meaning of the Judicial Officers Act 1986 ).

3

A coroner.

4

A member or officer of the Executive Council.

5

A member of the Legislative Council or Legislative Assembly.

6

Officers and other staff of either or both of the Houses of Parliament.

7

An Australian lawyer (whether or not an Australian legal practitioner).

8

A person employed or engaged (except on a casual or voluntary basis) in the public sector in law enforcement, criminal investigation, the provision of legal services in criminal cases, the administration of justice or penal administration.

9

The Ombudsman and a Deputy Ombudsman.

10

A person who at any time has been a judicial officer (within the meaning of the Judicial Officers Act 1986 ) or a coroner, police officer, Crown Prosecutor, Public Defender, Director or Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions or Solicitor for Public Prosecutions.

11

A person who is unable to read or understand English.

12

A person who is unable, because of sickness, infirmity or disability, to discharge the duties of a juror.

Note: Other persons are ineligible because of the Jury Exemption Act 1965 of the Commonwealth.