Jury Qualifications, Disqualifications and Excusals 0.0 / 5 ? LawThe JudiciaryASAll boards Created by: Beth_KnightCreated on: 03-11-13 15:34 What was the first act that showed the disqualifications for a juror? The criminal justice act 1972 1 of 9 What was the act called after it was changed? The criminal justice act 2003 2 of 9 What excusals changed after the second act? Medical professionals, police officers, lawyers, judges ect 3 of 9 What is the age qualification? 18-70 4 of 9 What is the location requirement? Lived in the UK for 5 years from the age of 13 5 of 9 Who is disqualified? (3) Mentally disordered persons, served a prison sentence, criminal, sentenced to community service 6 of 9 Who is automatically excused? People with visual/hearing impediments, people in the armed forces (with approval from their senior commanding officer) 7 of 9 Who can apply for a discretionary excusal? People who are/have: often ill, full time carers, disabled and are unable to serve, booked a holiday before their calling 8 of 9 What will happen if they do not turn up? They will be fined £1000 9 of 9
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