Jury duty
Your summons package includes important information about the steps being taken to protect your health and safety at jury selection and as a juror. Prior to responding to your summons, please read all the documents included in the summons package.
We’re aware of a jury duty phishing scam. Please note BC Government staff would not threaten legal action or ask for your Social Insurance Number.
A jury is a group of people who have been selected to observe a trial in a court of law. A jury may be called for either a criminal or civil trial, or a Coroner's inquest.
The role of a juror is important because your unbiased opinion is critical to the accused receiving a fair trial.
You do not need to know anything about the law to serve on a jury. The judge will explain the law and any legal terms used to help you fairly consider the matter being heard in court.
