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AZ SB1036
Bill
Status
1/10/2011
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Barto
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 21-202 to allow temporary excusal from jury duty for prospective jurors attending postsecondary education institutions in another jurisdiction.
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Adds attendance at a postsecondary education institution outside the state as a grounds for good cause excusal, along with existing reasons such as being temporarily absent from jurisdiction or lacking transportation.
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Maintains existing excusal provisions for those with medical conditions, language barriers, financial hardship, peace officers, and persons age 75 or older.
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Clarifies that temporary excusals expire and persons become eligible for jury service again unless permanently excused.
Legislative Description
Jury duty; students; temporary excuse
Last Action
Referred to Senate JUD Committee
1/11/2011