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What happens when you are summoned for Jury Duty?

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Every Australian citizen who is on the electoral roll can be called up for jury service. But what is involved if you get called to be a juror? And what is the role of a jury?


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By Chiara Pazzano

Presented by Ninos Emmanuel

Source: SBS


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Every Australian citizen who is on the electoral roll can be called up for jury service. But what is involved if you get called to be a juror? And what is the role of a jury?


A jury usually consists of 12 jurors, but this can be less.

  • They way juries work varies across jurisdictions.
  • In some circumstances a candidate can be exempted.

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