AG -v- Miller [2014] JRC 188A (01 October 2014)

Miss Miller's reason for non-attendance—a forgotten summons due to a surprise holiday—does not constitute a legitimate excuse under the law, and therefore a penalty is appropriate.

Citation: [2014] JRC 188A
Parties: Defendant: Miss Miller
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 01 October 2014
Procedural Posture: Criminal Contempt (jury Service Non Attendance) / Penalty Determination After Failure to Attend Jury Service
Outcome: fine imposed
Legal Topics: Jury Service, Failure to Attend, Penalty for Non Attendance

Criminal Law Court Procedure Jury Service Failure to Attend Penalty for Non Attendance

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Parties

Miss Miller

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Contempt (jury Service Non Attendance) / Penalty Determination After Failure to Attend Jury Service

Legal Issues

1 Whether Miss Miller had a legitimate excuse for failing to attend jury service
2 Whether a penalty should be imposed for non-attendance

Ratio Decidendi

Miss Miller's reason for non-attendance—a forgotten summons due to a surprise holiday—does not constitute a legitimate excuse under the law, and therefore a penalty is appropriate.

Court Disposition

fine imposed

Orders

Miss Miller to pay a fine of £100 within 7 days