Beware of scam texts and emails claiming to be from the Ministry of Justice. We do not send payment links in texts or emails. If you are unsure whether a message is genuine, contact our call centre on 0800 4 FINES (0800 434 637) or 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) before clicking any links or making a payment. Read more about identifying scams.
Please note that the following message does not apply to those jurors who are currently empanelled.Please report according to the instructions you have received.
The next trial at the Napier District Court is scheduled to start on Monday 2nd of November 2026.Jurors summoned to that date should check this web page or the jury answer phone on the Sunday before for any instructions after 5:30 pm
Jurors should report to the Jury Attendant by 9:15am on the 2nd of November. The empanelment process is usually over by noon so please factor this in when parking your car. We recommend using public transport when possible, as there is some waiting time, bring along something to read. Public Wi Fi is also available.
