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Juries Act 2003
13Court may order person not to perform jury service
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### 13 Court may order person not to perform jury service
> > (1) If the Sheriff considers that a person may not be able to perform jury service, the Sheriff may apply to the court for an order under [subsection (2)](#GS13@Gs2@EN) .
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> > (2) If the court thinks it is just and reasonable to do so, it may, on its own motion or on an application under [subsection (1)](#GS13@Gs1@EN) , order that a person not perform jury service –
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> > > > (a) for the whole or any part of the jury service period; or
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> > > > (b) for a longer period specified by the court; or
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> > > > (c) permanently.