If you've received a summons to attend court for jury service, you can apply to be excused. This can be done online, or by email or post, at least one week prior to the summons date.
You can also apply in person on the day you report to court for jury service.
You'll need to show that you have 'good cause' to be excused when you apply. Penalties or fines apply if you provide false or misleading information in your application.
Note: Being excused from jury service is not the same as being excluded or exempted from the jury roll. Find out more about who can and cannot serve as a juror.
How to apply
Online
The jury service section of the Communities and Justice website has all eligibility requirements and
Email or post
- Complete the form included with your summons.
- Gather your supporting documents and send your application to the details provided in your summons.
In person
On the day you report to court for jury service, take any supporting documents, such as letters from your employer or doctor with you. To ask to be excused, you can speak to:
- a Sheriff's staff member while you're still in the jury assembly area, or
- the judge or coroner when you're called into court (if your reasons are health-related or might cause you embarrassment or distress, you can write out your application and ask for it to be handed to the judge).
Contact
For more information about the jury service, contact the NSW jury service or call the Jury Information Line on 1300 722 574 if you need help.