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AR HB1114

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mary Hickerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-31-103 to add a new exemption from jury duty for certified law enforcement officers
  • Certified law enforcement officers are exempt from serving as grand or petit jurors unless they voluntarily choose to participate
  • Maintains existing exemption provisions allowing courts to excuse any person from jury duty when health, family circumstances, or public interest would be materially injured by their attendance
  • Updates gender-specific language in the exemption statute from "his" to "his or her" throughout the section

Legislative Description

An Act To Exempt Certified Law Enforcement Officers From Jury Duty; And For Other Purposes.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2013

Full Bill Text

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