Juries will be back in Victorian courtrooms from next month if the state's coronavirus numbers stay low.
But only a limited number of cases will be able to go ahead so physical distancing requirements can be met.
Potential jurors will start receiving call-up notices in the coming days for hearings in the Supreme and County courts, beginning from November 16.
Courts will also have an early comeback after their summer break, with trials to begin again from January 11.
Safety measures will be put in place, including masks, physical distancing within courtroom and jury rooms and using technology to avoid large gatherings.
A statement revealed the courts would continue to use technology for some hearings to reduce the number of people physically attending courts.
Plans are also underway to resume civil and criminal jury trials in regional areas.
"Jury trials will look a little different but they will continue to fulfil their essential role in our criminal justice system," Chief Justice Anne Ferguson and Chief Judge Peter Kidd said on Wednesday.
Australian Associated Press
