People called up for jury duty could soon see their private lives put under the microscope.

A new company is offering to vet potential jurors social media profiles, on sites including Facebook and Twitter.

Jury Selection Services is offering defence lawyers access to a person's digital footprint.

It includes all publicly available information such as financial status, personal relationships, debts and even religious affiliation.

Auckland law professor Bill Hodge says it could deter people from turning up for jury duty.