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Transition to Audio File Requests

Effective immediately, we are updating our procedure for accessing court records. Please note that we will no longer accept requests for written transcripts. Instead, parties interested in obtaining records will now be able to request audio files of court proceedings. This change allows users to utilize the transcriptionist of their choosing to convert these audio files into written transcripts.

For instructions on how to request audio files, and for more information on this new process, please visit our website Nunavut Courts - Transcript Requests

We appreciate your cooperation as we transition to this new model, aimed at providing more flexible and accessible services.

Missing Work

Compensation for Missing Work Due to Jury Duty

 

Jurors are paid a fee for each day they sit on a trial.  Jury fees are paid to jurors at the conclusion of the trial.

 

Daily fees:

  • First 5 days: $100 a day
  • 6 days or more: $150 a day

 

Fees and reimbursements are not provided for any days that a juror is absent – in fact, they may be fined for not attending.

 

Under the Labor Standards Act, an employer is not obligated to pay you for lost wages incurred during jury duty. However, some employers choose to continue to pay their employees’ full wages during this period.  Contact your employer for more information on their policies.

 

Meals: During the trial, tea and coffee are provided. Jurors are responsible for all meals, except when the jury is sequestered (this is when a jury is kept in a private location while deciding on a verdict). In those situations, meals and accommodation will be provided as needed.