Bill Summary for H 234 (2011-2012)

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Bill: JUROR QUALIFICATIONS/DISABILITIES.

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Mar 22 2011
S.L. 2011-42

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 234 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 3, 2011
TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE JURORS IN ORDER TO ALLOW HEARING-IMPAIRED PERSONS TO SERVE AS JURORS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM JURY DUTY.
Intro. by Glazier, Stevens.

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House amendment makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Amends GS 9-6.1 to remove proposed change lowering the age at which a person who has been summoned as a juror may request to be excused, deferred, or exempted by filing a signed statement instead of appearing in person. The amendment returns the age to current statutory language of 72 years (2nd edition proposed 66 years) or older.