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Updated Friday, 16 October 2026 This is a message from the Jury Officer of the Rotorua Court.
All jurors summoned to attend on Monday, 19 October 2026 are required to attend Monday morning at 08:30AM.
Please report to the Jury Assembly Room on the first floor of the Rotorua Courthouse.
All jurors are required to attend as directed. Your attendance is important to ensure the jury selection process can proceed without delay. Failure to attend may result in a fine of up to $1000.
Please allow up to three hours for the empanelling process. If travelling by car, please ensure that parking is paid until at least 1:30 PM. Please keep your parking receipt for reimbursement purposes.
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.
