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How balloting for jurors works

For criminal trials

Balloting the jury is done in advance without the jurors being present. Only the 15 jurors balloted to participate, plus a small number of substitutes, will attend for the trial, with each jury being supported by a court officer.

For civil jury trials

Balloting the jury is done on the first day of the trial . All cited civil jurors should attend the court for balloting. The jury will be supported by a court officer. 

You should still contact the jury helpline, provided on your citation, by telephone after 5pm the day before your citation commences.