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AL SB106

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Butler

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Individuals 80 years of age or older may submit a written request to the court to be permanently exempt from jury service
  • Upon receiving the exemption request, the court is required to remove the individual from the master jury list
  • Amends Section 12-16-62 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which currently provides no general exemptions from jury service for qualified prospective jurors
  • Current law only allows excusal from jury service for 24-month periods in limited circumstances
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Jury service; individuals 80 years of age or older exempt from service upon request

Courts & Judges

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2026
Judiciary1/13/2026

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