tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post5147279699911030485..comments2024-03-27T11:45:48.153-04:00Comments on LEGAL RIGHTS: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: Trinidad and Tobago Jury Duty/SummonsTrinbago Rightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-82004629303109789682019-02-20T08:57:57.065-05:002019-02-20T08:57:57.065-05:00I have 2 questions:
Is there a minimum time betwe...I have 2 questions:<br /><br />Is there a minimum time between when a person can be summon for Jury Service?<br /><br />I was summoned and sat on a case in January 2017 and just received a summons for duty for March 2019.<br /><br /><br />My second question has to do with the timeliness of the delivery of the summons and any obligations with regards to the date the summons is delivered/served.<br /><br />The summons is dated 19-Nov-18 and was dropped off at my office in P.O.S. and forwarded to me in Trincity today <b>20th February 2019</b>.<br /><br />The date for application for exemption is <b>19-Feb-19</b> which has already passed. Is there any obligation in terms of when such a summons should be delivered?Dreadnaughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453964761319998657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-82810762883935734732019-02-07T21:15:18.584-05:002019-02-07T21:15:18.584-05:00I was summoned for jury service and my employer wa...I was summoned for jury service and my employer was not pleased with me having to take time off from work to serve, in addition to that does not want to pay me for the days away from work although I submitted the judiciary attendance for the days present at court, what should I takeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-18931404677118887942017-01-23T06:22:38.907-05:002017-01-23T06:22:38.907-05:00I was summoned to be a juror and when I went the f...I was summoned to be a juror and when I went the first <br />day it was postponed to another day and I missed it. <br />what would be the consequence for this and what to do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-31965542800641150652017-01-12T07:13:22.885-05:002017-01-12T07:13:22.885-05:00Can anyone say what exactly is amount of the fine ...Can anyone say what exactly is amount of the fine if not attended?<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-31072320406123583452016-11-30T17:52:23.579-05:002016-11-30T17:52:23.579-05:00Jury duty might be an honor to some, but as a pers...Jury duty might be an honor to some, but as a person who suppose to have a right to choose what he wants to do, why does the law says I have to do something (example Jury duty)against my will. I am force into this and threatened with imprisonment for failing to respond to a Jury Summons. The jury system should be a voluntary system and applicants can be screened to qualified. we should have the right to choose. <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-54391642777275906272016-09-28T21:58:21.596-04:002016-09-28T21:58:21.596-04:00Is there an act that says employers must give time...Is there an act that says employers must give time off to victims or defendants<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618544093939471632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-74404151228578866242016-08-31T07:14:49.246-04:002016-08-31T07:14:49.246-04:00Hi, I was summoned to Court for Jury Service in Ma...Hi, I was summoned to Court for Jury Service in March 2016. I attended the hearing for jurors exemptions and at the time my father was in the hospital waiting for surgery. I was given a deferment until September to give an Update. MY father has since passed away but My Wife is away in Canada and just miscarried and I am in Trinidad. I wish to defer my service until next year due to me intending to go Canada to support my wife during this trying time for my family. Would I likely ge given a deferment?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-25132618287287748542016-07-10T15:01:22.218-04:002016-07-10T15:01:22.218-04:00Show them section 42(1)(b) of the Jury Act.Show them section 42(1)(b) of the Jury Act.Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-42661746451683082572016-07-01T15:23:19.640-04:002016-07-01T15:23:19.640-04:00n employee was subpoena'd for Jury Duty, IF he...n employee was subpoena'd for Jury Duty, IF he IS picked to be on the jury does he get documentation saying this so he can give it to his employer?? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517069573471602573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-64185124845611680602016-06-30T09:14:36.968-04:002016-06-30T09:14:36.968-04:00Hi, can you advise if your employer have to pay yo...Hi, can you advise if your employer have to pay you your normal salary once you are summoned for jury service?? If they are hesitating what do you do??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032911983803370763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-84831569405790623792016-03-03T23:31:23.088-05:002016-03-03T23:31:23.088-05:00There's no obligation on the employer to pay f...There's no obligation on the employer to pay for a witness summons.Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-17578521982405215822016-02-29T15:08:00.567-05:002016-02-29T15:08:00.567-05:00Hi, I have been summoned to court as a witness. I ...Hi, I have been summoned to court as a witness. I was informed by my employer (very large tertiary provider) that I must apply for the day from my casual leave entitlement. Is there any act or legal document I can refer to regarding this? I personally find it strange because I am only entitled to five days per year and if this is the case and I am called as a witness more than five times, what would be the case? It's a bit unfair to the witness so I am curious. Is that the norm? CS-Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651866737257365481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-82981245362973475002015-08-04T23:40:18.987-04:002015-08-04T23:40:18.987-04:001. Yes.
2. No1. Yes. <br />2. NoTrinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-50412661984347977322015-08-03T15:24:37.574-04:002015-08-03T15:24:37.574-04:00Hi i have to attend magistrates court as a witness...Hi i have to attend magistrates court as a witness in the inquest into the death of someone. The magistrate is trying to bring the matter to a close as it has been going on for quite a while, as a result of this the subsequent dates have been about a week apart thus far. I would like to know two things,<br />1. Are my employers obligated to give me time off for this matter that does not count to my normal time off associated with the employment?<br />2. Is my employer obligated to pay me for the days which I attend the court?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-48585451613588135762015-06-15T10:00:07.977-04:002015-06-15T10:00:07.977-04:00i am self employed.
how will I be exempted?i am self employed.<br /><br />how will I be exempted?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-32715401228735130702015-05-21T21:44:13.100-04:002015-05-21T21:44:13.100-04:00No. No. Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-70044966520289502582015-05-20T21:38:44.372-04:002015-05-20T21:38:44.372-04:00The police called me last Saturday and told me the...The police called me last Saturday and told me they have a summons for me to appear in court on Thursday. The officer told me he would call on Monday for the summons to be served. Today is Wednesday and He has not called since. Do I have to go to court even though the summons wasn't served but because he told me? Garv685https://www.blogger.com/profile/05646662081843135491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-29429006825608771772014-12-12T06:29:06.348-05:002014-12-12T06:29:06.348-05:004. (1) Every person shall be qualified to be a jur...4. (1) Every person shall be qualified to be a juror who—<br />(a) is over the age of eighteen years and under the<br />age of sixty-five years;<br /><br />(b) is ordinarily resident in Trinidad and Tobago;<br /><br />(c) was born in Trinidad and Tobago; or, not being<br />so born, has resided in Trinidad and Tobago for<br />two years or more;<br /><br />(d) is able to read and write the English language<br />and understand the same when spoken; and<br /><br />(e) is either—<br />(i) seised or possessed of freehold or<br />leasehold interest in land of the clear<br />annual value of seven hundred and twenty<br />dollars; or<br />(ii) in occupation of a house which is rated or<br />assessed to some general or local tax on<br />an annual value of not less than six<br />hundred dollars; or<br />(iii) in receipt beneficially of a net<br />annual income of not less than three<br />thousand dollarsTrinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-72761334376168353952014-12-11T13:40:04.589-05:002014-12-11T13:40:04.589-05:00I just received a jury summon. I am not a Trinidad...I just received a jury summon. I am not a Trinidadian or have a resident status. I am working in Trinidad for 4 years. Am I still qualified to be a juror? Thanks please reply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-25462262213875994102014-10-16T05:53:46.668-04:002014-10-16T05:53:46.668-04:00Direct your boss to section 42 of the Jury Act. He...Direct your boss to section 42 of the Jury Act. He cannot make such demands at all.<br /><br />If he does, send me a private e-mail. Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-56632986541036798622014-10-15T20:58:10.301-04:002014-10-15T20:58:10.301-04:00Hi,
I am selected as a Jury, but my boss demands...Hi, <br /><br />I am selected as a Jury, but my boss demands that I come in after hours and week end to do my work, or else my salary will be deducted, <br /><br />I have school on evenings, and weekends, and I cannot go to work, what can I do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-43623953900472663032014-09-15T13:01:23.634-04:002014-09-15T13:01:23.634-04:00The jury system is flawed, but I don't underst...The jury system is flawed, but I don't understand how I have anything to do with it. Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-48358284272336887062014-09-14T22:59:48.403-04:002014-09-14T22:59:48.403-04:00One cannot make a human being do anything , affect...One cannot make a human being do anything , affect how he/she thinks or to put simply to pay attention in court. You say that its an honour, but if a person does not wish to do jury duty , to make him / her do so is legal slavery! And legal bullying for that matter as you threaten fines and imprisonment and now you'll be entering into the arena of human rights violations of which this country is a party to the charter. You need to come up with a better system of selection. You say that an employer cant fire an employee for attending jury service. However an employer can fire an employee for incompetence. Incompetence which would have been caused by the employee not paying attention to their work that may have resulted from an employees absence. Small companies should be exempted . your pool should be from large corporations only that have capacity to spare. You people sit there comfortable because the Government pays your salaries. Why should companies pay an employee for not doing work . Anyway I should expect this as look at the state of our country right now . It is you lawyers who are making a mess of it . Just look at how many of our politicians have legal backgrounds. Thanks for giving me an ear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-67370097402951353872014-07-27T00:20:41.507-04:002014-07-27T00:20:41.507-04:00I was called to jury service for the month of July...I was called to jury service for the month of July. I went every week and a jury was never selected so we were dismissed. I'm very glad now that I did not get exempted for this session or I may have been called back for the next session starting in September. My name goes back in the pool now but hopefully I don't get summoned again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-21867491040036098392014-07-10T14:42:31.708-04:002014-07-10T14:42:31.708-04:00You don't have to sign. The only proof the cou...You don't have to sign. The only proof the court receives is the officer's submission. Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.com