Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service

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§1211. Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service

A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that prospective juror is not a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age and a resident of the county, or is unable to read, speak and understand the English language. The following persons are exempt from serving as jurors: The Governor, active duty military and all persons exempt under Title 37-B, section 185.   [PL 2017, c. 275, §1 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 461 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 705, §G4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 202, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 608 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 60, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 275, §1 (AMD).


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