Reply to a jury summons

Use this service to reply to a letter (‘summons’) asking you to do jury service. You can:

  • confirm you can go
  • ask to change the date
  • ask to be excused
  • request reasonable adjustments or other help at the court

You can reply for someone else if they give you permission.

This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

You must reply within 7 days of getting the letter.

You’ll need your:

  • juror number - find this on your summons letter
  • name and address exactly as they’re shown on the letter - you can correct any mistakes when you reply

You’ll be able to download and save your answers at the end of the service.

You might get a fine of up to £1,000 if you do not reply to a jury summons or you lie to avoid jury service.

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Before you start

Help using the online service

Contact the Jury Central Summoning Bureau if you do not feel confident using a computer.

Jury Central Summoning Bureau
Webchat
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4:30pm
Friday, 9am to 2:30pm
Closed on bank holidays

[email protected]

Telephone: 0300 456 1024
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
Friday, 9am to 3pm
Closed on bank holidays
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Reply by post

Complete your jury summons form and return it within 7 days. The jury summons includes a stamped and addressed envelope.

If you’ve lost the envelope, send the form to the Jury Central Summoning Bureau.

Jury Central Summoning Bureau
Phoenix House
Rushton Avenue
Bradford
BD3 7BH

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