SCHEDULE 2 - Persons ineligible for jury service

Section 6(3)

1.    The Governor.

2.    A person who is, or has been within the last 10 years –

(a) a judge; or

(b) a magistrate; or

(c) a justice approved as constituting a court of summary jurisdiction under section 23AB of the Justices Act 1959 ; or

(d) the holder of any other judicial office.

3.    A practising legal practitioner.

4.    A person whose duties or activities, whether paid or voluntary, are connected with the investigation of indictable offences, the administration of justice or the punishment of offenders.

5.    A police officer or a person who has been a police officer within the last 10 years.

6.    A member of the House of Assembly or Legislative Council.

7.    The Secretary of the responsible Department.

8.    The Secretary of the department responsible for the administration of the Youth Justice Act 1997 .

9.    A person who has a physical, intellectual or mental disability that renders the person incapable of effectively performing the duties of a juror.

10.    A person who is unable to communicate in, or understand, the English language adequately.