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Federal Court of Australia Act 1976
23DZESheriff’s power to excuse—on own initiative
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#### 23DZE Sheriff’s power to excuse—on own initiative
(1) At any time before a potential juror is seated in the jury box under subsection 23DZJ(3), the Sheriff may excuse the potential juror from serving on the jury if the Sheriff is satisfied that the potential juror:
(a) is, in all the circumstances, unable to perform the duties of a juror to a reasonable standard; or
(b) is otherwise not required for jury service.
> Note: The Sheriff must have regard to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
(2) If the Sheriff becomes aware that a potential juror is not qualified to serve as a juror, the Sheriff must excuse the potential juror from serving on the jury.