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:[1] All jurors must be Canadian citizens. If you are not a Canadian citizen, please come forward.

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1.8 Understanding the Language of the Trial

Note[1]

(Last revised March 2011)

[1] All jurors must be able to read and understand the language that will be used in the trial. In this case, witnesses will testify and others involved in the case will speak in English/French. Documents written in English/French may be made exhibits.

[2] If you have difficulty reading or understanding English/French, please come forward.

[1] This instruction may require amendment in jurisdictions (e.g., Northwest Territories) where a person who speaks and understands an official aboriginal language is eligible to serve on a jury.

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1.9 Juror Health

(Last revised March 2011)

[1] The lawyers estimate that this trial will last about (specify) but, in reality, nobody knows for sure. It depends on many things. As a general rule, jurors sit each day, from Monday to Friday, from (specify time) to (specify time), with a morning, (and) lunch (and afternoon) break (or, specify). There might be a need to vary this schedule, depending on how the trial unfolds.

[2] Some of you might have health problems that require medical or other treatment. This might make it difficult for you to serve as a juror.

[3] We do not wish to embarrass anyone by asking about personal matters. But if you have a health problem, or if you are in a treatment or therapy program that might prevent you from serving as a juror, please come forward.

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1.10 Personal Hardship

(Last revised March 2011)

[1] Jury service is the most important role that citizens can play in the administration of justice in Canada, and it is the duty of citizens to serve as jurors from time to time. Most people chosen as jurors find jury duty a valuable experience, one that gives them a chance to play a direct part in the administration of justice in their community. If you are selected, jury service will require changes to your daily routine of work, family, religion, education, or leisure activities.

[2] In some cases, jury service may cause exceptional personal, financial or other hardship. If this applies to you, please come forward.

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+.8 Understanding the Language of the Trial
+Note[1]
+(Last revised March 2011)
+[1]              All jurors must be able to read and understand the language that will be used in the trial. In this case, witnesses will testify and others involved in the case will speak in English/French. Documents written in English/French may be made exhibits.
+[2]              If you have difficulty reading or understanding English/French, please come forward.
+[1] This instruction may require amendment in jurisdictions (e.g., Northwest Territories) where a person who speaks and understands an official aboriginal language is eligible to serve on a jury.
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+}}
+{{quotation1|
+.9 Juror Health
+(Last revised March 2011)
+[1]              The lawyers estimate that this trial will last about (specify) but, in reality, nobody knows for sure. It depends on many things. As a general rule, jurors sit each day, from Monday to Friday, from (specify time) to (specify time), with a morning, (and) lunch (and afternoon) break (or, specify). There might be a need to vary this schedule, depending on how the trial unfolds.
+[2]              Some of you might have health problems that require medical or other treatment. This might make it difficult for you to serve as a juror.
+[3]              We do not wish to embarrass anyone by asking about personal matters. But if you have a health problem, or if you are in a treatment or therapy program that might prevent you from serving as a juror, please come forward.
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+}}
+{{quotation1|
+.10 Personal Hardship
+(Last revised March 2011)
+[1]              Jury service is the most important role that citizens can play in the administration of justice in Canada, and it is the duty of citizens to serve as jurors from time to time. Most people chosen as jurors find jury duty a valuable experience, one that gives them a chance to play a direct part in the administration of justice in their community. If you are selected, jury service will require changes to your daily routine of work, family, religion, education, or leisure activities.
+[2]              In some cases, jury service may cause exceptional personal, financial or other hardship. If this applies to you, please come forward.
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