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Supreme and District Courts - Information for jurors
The allowance you receive while performing jury service may not equal the income that you receive from your current employer. Refer to the Industrial Relations Act 1999, s. 14A for more information.Jurors receive fees as set out in the Jury Regulation 1997, Schedule 2.
You will be paid by cheque with a statement noting the days you attended and the amount you received, at the end of your jury service.
Common questions
What if I need to reimburse my employer for the attendance fees?
If you need to reimburse your employer for the jury attendance fees you have received, you should note this on your juror’s allowance form.
You should collect your juror’s allowance form, complete it and hand it back to the court staff or bailiff on your first day at court.
You will be given a separate cheque for reimbursement of your travel and lunch allowances.
The attendance fee cheque can then be endorsed by you over to your employer.
Depending on your arrangements with your employer and the award you work under, you should provide them with a copy of the attendance statement along with the cheque.
Do I get paid if I am not selected for jury duty?
You will receive a cheque and statement of attendance just for coming to jury service, even if you are not selected on a trial.
If you are empanelled on a lengthy trial, you may be paid more regularly throughout the duration of the trial.
You should declare any attendance allowance for jury service:
- on your tax return if it is not refunded to an employer
- to Centrelink if you are unemployed.
This does not apply to the lunch allowance or reimbursement of fares.
Jurors are also entitled to public transport reimbursement and a lunch allowance if you are empanelled on a trial and you are not provided lunch.
Will I be reimbursed for the phone calls to check the jury message each night?
Your jury service allowance is designed to cover the costs you would normally incur when serving on a jury including the cost of phone calls.
Will the court pay for my children to be in childcare while I am on jury service?
No. The court does not provide any reimbursement for costs associated with any other arrangements you make in order to be available for jury service.
Can I claim a travelling allowance?
Parking facilities are not available at any courthouse and you may find it more convenient to take public transport to and from court.
You will be reimbursed for the cost of your public transport on the days you are required to attend court. Parking fees will not be reimbursed.
Make sure you complete the juror’s allowance form (coming soon) you received with the summons, and hand it in when you are first required to attend court.
If you need to travel a reasonable distance to obtain public transport, a kilometric allowance may also be payable. Complete another allowance form on your first day’s attendance if you wish to claim this allowance.
If you have any queries about juror allowances in your local jury district you should contact your court registry.
What about parking fees?
Generally, parking is unavailable at courthouses.
Court staff will be able to advise you of the availability of public parking near the court and what costs can be claimed.
If public transport is available and you choose to drive, you will:
- not be reimbursed for parking fees
- be reimbursed the equivalent of the public transport fare.
However, you can lodge a claim for a travel allowance if you:
- live in an area where public transport is not accessible
- need to drive a reasonable distance to catch public transport.
Last updated Wednesday, 19 December 2007 14:37
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