Juries Act 1981

Constitution of jury

20: Swearing of jurors

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"How jurors promise to be fair and honest"

You are part of a jury. The jury rules say how you will be sworn in. You will be sworn in after the jury is formed, but before the case starts. The defendant is the person involved in the case.

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19: Constitution of jury, or

"How a jury of 12 people is chosen"

21: Foreperson, or

"Choosing the Jury Leader"

20Swearing of jurors

After the jury is constituted but before the case is opened or the defendant given in charge, the jurors shall be sworn in the form and manner prescribed by the jury rules.

Compare

1908 No 90 ss 104, 105
1976 No 48 s 7(1)

Notes

Section 20: amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 7 of the Juries Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 90).