Magistrates and
Juries
BY THEA CHISHOLM
, Magistrates:
Qualifications and
Disqualifications
• Qualifications:
◦ 6 key qualities:
• Good character
• Understanding and communication
• Social awareness
• Maturity and sound temperament
• Sound judgement
• Commitment and reliability
• Live in local justice area
• Commit to at least 26 half days or 13 full days in court
• Disqualifications:
• Serious criminal convictions or a number of minor offences
• Declared bankrupt
• Work is incompatible with duties
Juries
BY THEA CHISHOLM
, Magistrates:
Qualifications and
Disqualifications
• Qualifications:
◦ 6 key qualities:
• Good character
• Understanding and communication
• Social awareness
• Maturity and sound temperament
• Sound judgement
• Commitment and reliability
• Live in local justice area
• Commit to at least 26 half days or 13 full days in court
• Disqualifications:
• Serious criminal convictions or a number of minor offences
• Declared bankrupt
• Work is incompatible with duties