(1)  On the day and at the time specified in the summons issued under section 27 or on any other day and at a time directed by the court or the Sheriff, the person named in the summons is to attend for jury service at the place referred to in the summons unless the person's service is deferred or cancelled under section 17 .

(2)  The Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff may require a person attending for jury service to produce evidence of his or her identity.

(3)  For each person attending for jury service, the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff is to cause to be prepared a document bearing –

(a) the name, address and date of birth of the person; and

(b) the occupation of the person.

(4)  The persons who attend for jury service –

(a) constitute a panel from which a jury may be formed; and

(b) are under the direction of the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, subject to the general direction of the court.