Jury service
Jury service is an important civic duty. It helps protect individual rights and gives members of the public a direct role in the administration of justice.
With a few exceptions, anyone charged with a serious criminal offence can choose a jury trial. Some civil cases, including defamation, assault and false imprisonment, may also be tried before a jury. A jury is made up of 12 jurors who reach a verdict based on the evidence presented in court.
Jury service is at the heart of the Irish justice system and is one of its oldest traditions.
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Respond to your jury summons
Reply online or by post by the date on your summons — even if you want to be excused. Check what you’ll need before you start and how to spot a scam.
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Check if you can be excused from jury service
Find out who can be excused from jury service, who cannot serve, and how to apply if you need to be excused.
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What serving on a jury is like
Find out what being a juror means and what to expect during jury service.
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Jury service and your job
Your pay and job protection during jury service, your certificate of attendance, and what to do if you’re self-employed.
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Information for employers
What you must do when one of your employees is called for jury service, including pay and their certificate of attendance.
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Support and accessibility
Get help if you can't respond online, need a reasonable adjustment at court, or have a question about your jury service.
