To permit individuals 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does: This bill makes it possible for people who are 70 years old or older living in Washington D.C. to choose not to serve on a jury in the Superior Court if they don't want to.
Who Benefits and How:
- Senior citizens aged 70 and above in D.C.: They can opt out of jury duty, which means they won't have to take time off work or arrange care for their dependents while serving.
- Family members and caregivers: They won't need to adjust their schedules to support seniors who are summoned for jury duty.
Who Bears the Burden and How:
- The Superior Court system: It might face a slight reduction in available jurors due to senior opt-outs, potentially leading to minor delays or adjustments in scheduling trials.
- Taxpayers: While there may be minimal impact on overall costs, any additional administrative work related to managing senior opt-outs could result in small increases in expenses.
Key Provisions:
- Allows seniors aged 70 and above to request an exemption from jury duty.
- Requires the court to grant this exemption upon request.
- Does not change existing laws regarding other exemptions or excuses from jury duty.
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
This bill aims to allow individuals aged 70 years or older in the District of Columbia to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court.
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