Senate Bill 106 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom ButlerSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Jury service; individuals 80 years of age or older exempt from service upon request

Summary

SB106 would permanently exempt Alabama residents aged 80 or older from jury service upon their written request.

What This Bill Does

Currently, individuals can be excused from jury service for up to 24 months only in certain situations. SB106 adds a new option for people who are 80 years old or older to request permanent exemption from jury service. If an 80+ individual submits a written request, the court must remove them from the master jury list, granting permanent exemption. The change would take effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• People aged 80 and older who want to be permanently exempt from jury service can submit a written request to the court.
• Courts and jury management systems must remove those individuals from the master jury list upon receipt of the request.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 12-16-62, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow an individual 80 years of age or older to request permanent exemption from jury service.
• Requires the court to remove the individual's name from the master jury list when the written exemption request is received.
• Establishes an effective date of October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Courts & Judges