Obligation to answer questions etc.
68 Obligation to answer questions etc.
The sheriff or a person authorised by the sheriff may ask a person reasonable questions to find out whether the person is qualified for jury service.
The person must not fail to answer a question, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units or 4 months imprisonment.
The person must answer any question truthfully.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units or 4 months imprisonment.
The sheriff or a person authorised by the sheriff may ask a person to produce a document to find out whether the person is qualified for jury service.
The person must not fail to comply with the request, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units or 4 months imprisonment.
The Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 does not apply to the disclosure of information in response to questions asked under this section.
Editor’s note—
The Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986, section 6, places restrictions on disclosure of the criminal history of a person by someone if the rehabilitation period under the Act has come to an end.
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