(1)  The court, by order, may excuse the person from jury service –

(a) for the whole or a part of a jury service period; or

(b) for a longer period specified by the court; or

(c) permanently.

(2)  The court may make an order under subsection (1) on referral to it by the Sheriff if the court is satisfied that there is good reason for the person to be excused from jury service.

(3)  For the purpose of subsection (2) , good reason includes the matters specified in section 9(3) and section 10(3) .