(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), good reason includes the matters set out in section 8(3). 12 Court may determine that a person not perform jury service (1) If a court thinks it is just and reasonable to do so, the court may, on its own motion, or on an application under subsection (2), order that a person not perform jury service— the or part of the jury service period; or a longer period specified by the court; or (2) If the Juries Commissioner considers that a person may not be able to perform the duties of a juror, the Juries Commissioner may apply to a court for an order under subsection (1). 13 Persons may be exempted from jury service in certain circumstances (1) The Juries Commissioner may grant to a person who attends for jury service or serves on a jury an exemption from jury service for any period, not exceeding 3 years, that the Juries Commissioner thinks fit. (2) When a or a jury is discharged during or at the conclusion of a trial, the court may determine that the juror is, or jurors are, exempt from jury service— the trial has required the attendance of the juror or jurors for a lengthy period; or other good reason.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), good reason includes the matters set out in section 8(3). 12 Court may determine that a person not perform jury service (1) If a court thinks it is just and reasonable to do so, the court may, on its own motion, or on an application under subsection (2), order that a person not perform jury service— the or part of the jury service period; or a longer period specified by the court; or (2) If the Juries Commissioner considers that a person may not be able to perform the duties of a juror, the Juries Commissioner may apply to a court for an order under subsection (1). 13 Persons may be exempted from jury service in certain circumstances (1) The Juries Commissioner may grant to a person who attends for jury service or serves on a jury an exemption from jury service for any period, not exceeding 3 years, that the Juries Commissioner thinks fit. (2) When a or a jury is discharged during or at the conclusion of a trial, the court may determine that the juror is, or jurors are, exempt from jury service— the trial has required the attendance of the juror or jurors for a lengthy period; or other good reason.
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