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AZ SB1036

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Barto

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 21-202 to allow temporary excusal from jury duty for prospective jurors attending postsecondary education institutions in another jurisdiction.

  • 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.

  • Maintains existing excusal provisions for those with medical conditions, language barriers, financial hardship, peace officers, and persons age 75 or older.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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