AL SB64

Individuals who are 75 years of age or older may submit a written statement to the court requesting permanent exemption from jury service, and the court shall remove them from the master jury list upon receipt of the request.

Individuals not disqualified for jury service may apply to be excused based on: age 75 or older, undue or extreme physical or financial hardship, mental or physical incapacity, or public necessity.

Individuals may be excused from jury service for up to 24 months, after which they may be directed to reappear for jury service as the court directs.

Undue or extreme hardship includes inability to obtain substitute care for dependents, substantial adverse impact on daily living expenses, or physical hardship resulting in illness or disease, but does not include mere absence from employment.

The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.