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I've been summoned for jury service. I've been convicted of a driving offence in the past. Will it affect my serving on the jury?

This information applies to Northern Ireland

If you've had a criminal conviction it may mean that you are not allowed to serve on a jury. Not all convictions count, but periods of imprisonment, a suspended sentence of imprisonment or probation can exclude you.

When you are summoned for jury service, you will be asked to complete a summons form and this lists the types of convictions that have to be declared before you can serve on a jury. You will have to say if you have ever been sentenced to life imprisonment, or to imprisonment or youth custody for five years or more. You must also declare whether you have, in the last ten years, served any part of a sentence of imprisonment, youth custody or detention, received a suspended sentence or been subject to a community service order. You will also have to declare if you've been put on probation in the last five years or are currently on bail in criminal proceedings.

You can find out more about Jury service at www.courtni.gov.uk.

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