HB259 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Jurors, persons 70 years of age or older authorized to request exemption from jury service, removal from master list of potential jurors, reinstatement

Summary

HB259 would allow people age 70 and older to be exempt from jury service and to be removed from, and later reinstated to, the master list of potential jurors.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, individuals 70 years of age or older could ask to be excused from jury service by submitting a request to the county jury commission. They could also request removal from the master list of potential jurors; once their age is verified, the commission would remove them. They may later request reinstatement to the master list if they meet the qualifications required by Alabama law. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is enacted or becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Residents aged 70 years or older, who can request exemption from jury service and removal from the master list.
• County jury commissions and related staff, who would process exemption requests, verify age, remove individuals from the master list, and handle reinstatement requests.

Key Provisions

• A person 70 years of age or older shall be excused from being called to jury service upon request to the county jury commission.
• A person 70 years of age or older may request to be removed from the master list of potential jurors; upon verification of age, the person shall be removed.
• A person removed from the master list may request reinstatement on the master list if they satisfy the qualifications required by Article 2A, Chapter 16, Title 12, Code of Alabama 1975.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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