On your first day you will need to arrive at court by 9am. This is in order for the registration process to be completed, and an opportunity to listen to an introductory speech and watch the video Your Role as a Juror (on the DirectGov website) All other days you will be asked to attend court at 10am or as directed by the judge or usher.

When you arrive you'll find clear signs to help you find your way around. You will first pass through security, where you will need to show your jury summons. You will be asked to wait in an area until the jury manager or usher comes to collect you.

You will then be taken to the jury assembly area after which you will be asked to sign a register and submit the appropriate ID. Please remember to bring ID with you on the first day or this could cause unnecessary delays in court.

Acceptable Forms of ID

For British Nationals

• Full 10 year passport, Photo driving licence OR two of the following
• British driving licence
• Birth certificate - issued within 6 weeks of birth
• Cheque book and bank card - with 3 statements and proof of signature
• Credit card - with 3 statements and proof of signature
• 3 utility bills showing correct name and address

For EEA Nationals

• Full EEA passport OR a National Identity Card

For other Nationals

• Full passport OR a Home Office document confirming UK immigration status

The jury manager will make a short introductory speech which will cover local procedures, the layout of a courtroom, conduct of a trial, your role as a juror and how to claim expenses. You will be shown the video. At the end of this session you will be given the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.

As the day proceeds you will receive regular updates about the status of the trials listed and be advised when you will be needed to go to a courtroom as part of a panel of 15 jurors. From the initial 15, 12 jurors will be chosen randomly to sit on a trial.

Courts will do all they can not to keep you waiting too long, however sometimes delays can occur. Trials can be delayed due to a number of different factors and the jury manager will inform you of progress regularly. So please try to bring something with you to read or do on the day in case you are waiting. In most courts there are Wi-Fi facilities available for use. Mobile phones, laptops and other valuables are taken at your own risk.