The District Court has made changes to its operations to reduce the risk of the spread of Coronavirus.
Jury Trials
Jury Trials have recommenced in certain regional locations.
From 25 October 2021 jury trials will recommence in Greater Sydney, Newcastle, Gosford, Wollongong, Queanbeyan and Nowra in accordance with District Court Practice Note 23.
Additional measures are being put in place for a safer return to Jury Trials where required. These will include fully vaccinated court participants and Rapid Antigen Screening (RAS).
RAS allows the prompt identification of COVID-19 infection and is another tool to support the pandemic response. It does not replace the usual mask-wearing, hand hygiene, distancing rules and vaccination efforts to reduce community spread.
For further information about the recommencing of Jury Trials from 25 October 2021 please see the District Court Practice Note 23 available here.
Court Participants should contact their legal representatives regarding further information on the measures being put in place for Jury Trials.
The wellbeing of jurors and court users is important and physical distancing is being practiced in accordance with health advice provided to the Sheriff of NSW.
For all queries about jury duty, contact the juror information line on 1300 780 199 or visit www.juror.nsw.gov.au