**For information only: Applications closed**.
Jurat Steven Morris retires in January so there will be a Jurat election on 28 January 2026. The official nomination period is now open and closes at 4pm on Friday 9 January.
You don’t have to wait to be tapped on the shoulder, you can put yourself forward for the vacancy by contacting the Bailiff’s Office on 226161. Most Jurats are retired but it is possible to combine your duties with employment, so long as your job is flexible.
Our Jurats are trusted by the community to decide serious court cases. There’s plenty of information about the role here on our website. Jurat Stephen Jones is always happy to speak to anyone who may be considering standing either now or in the future – however tentatively – as are we at Women in Public Life.
It’s important that Jurats come from all walks of life. Jurat Margaret Spaargaren sadly died in 2022 and her Press obituary (below) speaks of her leaving school at 14, studying to become a social worker and then taking on numerous leadership roles in the voluntary sector after she retired.
Jurat Felicity Quevâtre is a retired journalist and counsellor. Jurat Joanne Wyatt was 44 when she served, managing a career and a young family. Jurat Jill Clark is a lecturer and coach. Jurat Heather Reed is a retired obstetrician.
Election notice
Jurat Felicity Quevâtre (2020-25) explains the role of Jurat (video)
Jurat Jo Wyatt (2017-24) explains the role of Jurat (video)
Description of the role of Jurat
Current list of Jurats
Closed: Friday 9 January 2026.
