(1)  If there is an insufficient number of persons available on a panel for the selection of a jury, the court, on its own motion or on application by a party or the person arraigned, may direct the Sheriff to supplement the panel by –

(a) selecting a sufficient number from among persons who are qualified and liable for jury service; and

(b) instructing them to attend for jury service.

(2)  The number of persons to be selected, and the method of selection, are as the court directs.

(3)  The persons instructed under this section to attend for jury service become members of the panel from which the jury for the trial is to be selected.

(4)  A person, without reasonable excuse, must not fail to comply with an instruction under subsection (1)(b) .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 30 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months.