New Zealand Jury Rolls

Jury duty officially began in New Zealand on December 23rd, 1841. These jury rolls include all individuals who were qualified and liable to serve as jurors – that is every male, British subject between the ages of 21 and 60 who resided in New Zealand, and who had not been convicted of treason, a felony or perjury (unless he had received a free pardon).

What information can I find on these rolls?

• First Name
• Last Name
• Event Year
• Residence
• Occupation
• Source
• District
• Type of record

Exempted from Jury Service were:

• Members of the legislative Council
• Anyone holding office by appointment of His Excellency The Governor
• Judges of any Court
• Ministerial officers
• Coroners
• Gaolers
• Constables
• Officers in Her Majesty's army or navy full pay
• Clergymen priests and ministers of religion
• Barristers and solicitors actually practising
• Physicians and surgeons and apothecaries in actual practice
• All licensed pilots
• Masters of vessels actually employed in the service of the Government

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