14Exemptions in certain circumstances

14 Exemptions in certain circumstances

(1)  The Sheriff may grant a person who performs jury service an exemption from jury service for any period, not exceeding 3 years, that the Sheriff considers appropriate.

(2)  When a juror or a jury is discharged during or at the conclusion of a trial, the court may order that the juror is, or all the jurors are, exempt for a specified period from jury service –

(a) if the trial required the attendance of the juror or jury for a lengthy period; or

(b) for any other good reason.