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.
Jury Service for the week commencing 27th October 2026
Members of the public summonsed to attend at the Wellington District Court for jury service who have not been selected to sit on a jury are no longer required to attend court and are released from jury service.
Those jurors already selected for a jury trial are asked to follow the instructions given to you by the Judge or court staff.
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.
