Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Jury Service & Medical Conditions

  • 04-07-2003 12:10pm
    #1
    MazyMo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭


    I was wondering if jury service is compulsary in Ireland for those
    with certain medical conditions.

    I previously lived in the UK, and was excused from having to attend
    for jury service due to medical condition.

    Is there similar discretion in Ireland when it comes to jury service
    and those with certain medical conditions?

    Any advice is appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    smiles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭smiles


    http://www.oasis.gov.ie/justice/jury_service/eligibility_and_selection.html?PHPSESSID=259720418a816a720a99959e1ebd9a32

    That might help.

    << Fio >>


  • #3
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    If you feel it will be a particular burden to you, you may be excused, simply write to them when summonsed. There is no need to say in advance. You are selected from teh register of electors all residents (not just citizens) are entitled to vote at some level.

    Certain medical conditions will excuse you (mental health, geriatric, Alzheimers, infectious diseases). In addition if you have particular responsibilities (child care, business proprietor, business travel, specialist skill, etc.) you can be excused.

    I'm 31 and have only been summonsed once.


  • #4
    MazyMo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭MazyMo


    Ok - thanks for the information guys


  • #5
    tman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭tman


    erm, wtf is your medical condition???
    just curious


  • #6
    bug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,204 ✭✭✭bug


    I wouldn't worry about it tbh. I was called up about a month ago for various murder cases and lots of ppl asked to be excused because they had holidays booked for example, so I imagine, depending on the judge, it shouldn't be a problem. I would say depending on your medical condition to get two copies of a medical certificate from your GP explaining to him the following reason for the two.
    One to post in reply to your summons, and the other to bring with you on the day just incase, (although I doubt they won't) they dont get back to you by post prior to the date your due to turn up. You can pass the medical certificate onto the guy who calls out the names, ( forgive me I can remember what his title is but it will become very obvious to you. The whole process is very straight forward and made very clear at every point. Even if you are picked- before they get you sworn in with the bible just say I wish to be excused for medical reasons, and pass the cert to the balliff who will give it to the judge.


  • Advertisement
Advertisement