Important
Information For Jurors:
In the
Northern Territory, persons charged with serious offences are tried by
a Judge and jury in the Supreme Court. This ensures every person
accused of a serious crime receives a fair trial, free from government
or political influence. At the same time it imposes on members of the
public a share in the responsibility for upholding the laws made for the
protection of the community from violence, dishonesty and other forms
of wrongdoing. Jury service may involve some temporary inconvenience
to those chosen (by ballot) to serve, but it is essential to the
maintenance of individual freedom and security. In serving as a
juror, you are participating in a process that has been responsible
for defending the rights of British and Australian citizens for
hundreds of years.
If you wish to be excused from Jury Duty you must fill out a Statutory Declaration
form outlining your reasons why you should be excused. Please read the [FAQ's] section for more information. The form can be obtained
by clicking either the [PDF Version] or [Word Version], or you may choose to click the links
in the top menu on the left side of this page.
For
frequently asked questions, please click the following link;
or if
you wish to take a virtual tour of the Court room please click on the
following link;
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