Bill Summary for H 29 (2017-2018)

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Jan 31 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 29 (Public) Filed Tuesday, January 31, 2017
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF PERSONS REQUESTING TO BE EXCUSED FROM JURY DUTY BASED ON DISQUALIFICATION SHALL BE RETAINED BY THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE BIENNIUM.
Intro. by Cleveland.

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Enacts GS 9-6.2 to require the clerk of superior court to keep a record of the name, address, and reason for the excusal request of every person excused from jury duty based on disqualification(s) under GS 9-3 (qualifications of prospective jurors). Records must be maintained for no less than two years from the date of excusal. Provides that these records are not public records under GS 132-1.

Additionally, if a person is excused from jury duty for a reason related to qualifications to vote as set forth in GS 163-55, the clerk must provide to the State Board of Elections a record of the person's name, address, reason for excusal, and the date of excusal. Authorizes use of this information by elections officials for maintenance of the list of eligible voters pursuant to GS 163-82.14. Provides that these records are public records under GS 132-1.

Makes a conforming change to GS 9-6(e) to require the clerk of superior court to keep a record of excuses separate from the master jury list in accordance with GS 9-6.2, as enacted by this act.

Directs the Administrative Office of the Courts to amend the Rules of Recordkeeping to include procedures necessary to implement the new law.  

Effective January 1, 2018.