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To the Jurors Summoned to the Dunedin District Court for the week beginning Monday the 5th of October 2026:
Due to an ongoing trial, only those 12 selected jurors are required to attend on Thursday 8th October.
All those summonsed for Jury Service for the week commencing 5th of October 2026 are no longer required and are released from this service. You no longer need to continue checking this website and/or the Jury answerphone for further updates.
If you have any questions or enquiries and would like to speak to a jury officer, please contact 0800 268 787 during business hours Monday to Friday.
Your contribution to the New Zealand Justice system and your community is valued and appreciated.