Tasmanian Numbered Acts

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JURIES ACT 2003 (NO. 48 OF 2003) - SECT 21

Questionnaires and documents
(1)  The Sheriff is to cause a questionnaire to be sent by ordinary post to all persons on a jury list, or as many persons selected from a jury list as the Sheriff thinks necessary, to determine their qualification and liability for jury service for the jury service period.
(2)  A person who receives a questionnaire must –
(a) complete it in the manner specified; and
(b) return it to the Sheriff within 14 days after receipt or within any other period specified by the Sheriff, whichever is later.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 30 penalty units.
(3)  A person who fails to complete and return a questionnaire as required remains liable for jury service.
(4)  The Sheriff may require a person to produce a document to determine if the person is qualified for jury service.
(5)  A person, without reasonable excuse, must not fail to comply with a requirement under subsection (4) .
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 30 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months.



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