Jury service
Jury service is an important civic duty. Jury service exists to protect an individual’s rights and to involve the public in the administration of justice.
With a few exceptions, anyone charged with a serious criminal offence can choose a jury trial. Some civil cases are also tried with juries (like defamation, assault and false imprisonment). A jury, made up of 12 jurors, gives a verdict based on the evidence produced in a court case.
It is at the very heart of our justice system in Ireland and is also one of our oldest traditions.
-
Respond to your jury summons online
Click here to respond to your jury summons on our online portal. It is the quickest and easiest way to respond to your jury summons.
-
Responding to your jury summons
Learn how to respond to your jury summons and get ready for jury service.
-
What being on a jury is like
Find out what being a juror means and what to expect during jury service.
-
Asking to be excused from jury service
Find out how to request an excusal from jury service if you cannot attend.
-
How your employment rights are protected during jury service
Jury service may mean being absent from work. See what this will mean for you.
