NICTS jury information videos
Jury service is an important public duty, and anyone over the age of 18 can be selected to serve as a member of a jury in Northern Ireland. Knowing what to expect and having access to reliable information can reduce the uncertainty associated with being a member of a jury.
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) has developed a series of Jury Information Videos which provide members of the public with helpful information about what to expect if they are selected to serve on a jury in Northern Ireland including how jurors are selected and what jury duty involves.
NICTS Jury Information Video 1 – Before the Trial
This video provides information about what will happen before a trial including:
- what to do if you receive a Jury Notice or Jury Summons;
- how to complete and return a Jury Notice Return Form; and
- how to apply for excusal or deferral from jury service;
NICTS Jury Information Video 1 Before the Trial
NICTS Jury Information Video 2 – During the Trial
This video provides information about what happens during a trial including:
- how the members of a jury are selected and sworn;
- the roles and responsibilities of those involved;
- what members of a jury will be asked to do to reach a verdict based on the evidence provided, and;
- the support that may be offered to jurors.
NICTS Video 2 - During The Trial
NICTS Jury Information Video 3 – After the Trial
This video provides information about what happens after a trial including:
- the expenses a member of a jury can claim and how to claim them.
NICTS Jury Information Video 3 – After the Trial / Expenses
NICTS Jury Information Video 4 – Your Legal Responsibilities as a Juror
This video explains the legal responsibilities of a juror, during and after a trial, including restrictions associated with the use of social media.
NICTS Jury Information Video 4 – Your Legal Responsibilities as a Juror.
All four videos will be shown to jurors by court staff on their first day of attendance at court.