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This is a message from the Jury Officer of the Rotorua Court.
All Jurors who are summoned to attend on Tuesday 27 October 2026 (Monday being a public holiday), please note that there are NO Jury Trials commencing this week and your attendance from Jury Service is therefore excused for the rest of this week.
On behalf of the Ministry of Justice, I take this opportunity to thank you for your commitment to jury service.
Important Security Information
All jurors will be required to undergo security screening upon entry to the courthouse. To assist with a smooth entry process, please do not bring any items that could be considered a weapon. This includes, but is not limited to, glass bottles, glass perfume bottles, cutlery, pocketknives, and similar items.
Food and cold drinks (not contained in glass or metal containers) may be brought into the courthouse. However, they must not be consumed in courtroom foyers. Hot drinks are not permitted.
