Juries Act 1981

4: Application

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"This law applies to all juries in New Zealand courts."

This Act applies to all juries in New Zealand. You will see it used for civil and criminal cases. It is used in the High Court and the District Court.

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3: Act binds Crown, or

"The law applies to the government too"

5: Jury districts, or

"Areas where people can be called for jury service"

4Application

Except as expressly provided in this Act, the provisions of this Act apply to all juries, whether for civil or criminal cases, and whether in the High Court or the District Court.

Notes

Section 4: amended, on 1 March 2017, by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).