SB64 Alabama 2023 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to jury service; to amend Sections 12-16-62 and 12-16-63, Code of Alabama 1975; to allow individuals 70 years of age or older to be excused from jury service and to request a permanent exemption from jury service.
Description
Under existing law, an individual may be excused from jury service only in certain situations
This bill would allow an individual 70 years of age or older to be excused from jury service on the basis or his or her age and, upon the individual's request, to be permanently exempt from jury service
Relating to jury service; to amend Sections 12-16-62 and 12-16-63, Code of Alabama 1975; to allow individuals 70 years of age or older to be excused from jury service and to request a permanent exemption from jury service.
Subjects
Jury service, individual 70 years of age or older may be permanently excused from service
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2023 | S | Introduced and Referred to Senate Judiciary |
| March 7, 2023 | S | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB64 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - As Introduced |