Reproduction of list of persons summoned for jury service
30 Reproduction of list of persons summoned for jury service
A person who receives a copy of the list of the persons summoned for jury service must not—
reproduce the list or permit its reproduction; or
give the list, or disclose any information in the list, to a person other than a party, or a lawyer or other person representing a party, to the civil or criminal trial to which the list relates.
Maximum penalty—10 penalty units or 2 months imprisonment.
However, the sheriff or a person acting under the sheriff’s authority may—
reproduce the list or permit its reproduction; or
give a copy of the list, or disclose information in the list, to a person who is not a party or the representative of a party;
if it is reasonably necessary for the proper administration of this Act.
Example—
The sheriff or a person acting under the sheriff’s authority might have a copy of the list made and give it to the judge who is to preside at the trial or the judge’s associate.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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