Office of the Chief Electoral
Officer
July 10, 2007
Jury Lists
The Jury Act, 1991 directs the High Sheriff of
Newfoundland and Labrador to compile and maintain a list of names and
addresses of all persons eligible for jury duty. Section 4 of the Act
requires that all persons who are Canadian citizens, of the age of 18
years and resident in the province to serve as a juror unless a person
is exempted or disqualified under the Act.
In compiling the jury lists, the High Sheriff has the
right to access the records of the province's Motor Registration
Division, information concerning beneficiaries under the Medical Care
Insurance Act, 1999 data respecting electors compiled by the Office
of the Chief Electoral Officer, as well as any other source which the
Lieutenant-Governor in Council may prescribe. The High Sheriff has
requested the assistance of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer in
obtaining information respecting potential jurors and, so as to fulfill
its legal obligation, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer will,
upon completion of the present enumeration process, provide to the High
Sheriff access to elector records for the specific and sole purpose of
preparation of jury lists.
For further information respecting jury lists and jury
selection, please contact the Office of the High Sheriff of Newfoundland
and Labrador at 709-729-4605.
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Media contact:
Paul Reynolds
Chief Electoral Officer
709-729-0712
2007 07 10
12:30 p.m.