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FL S0534
Bill
AI Summary
- Expand parental jury service exemption to include mothers breastfeeding children under 2 years of age
- Maintain existing exemptions for expectant mothers and non-full-time employed parents with custody of children under 6 years old
- Authorize a presiding judge to excuse practicing psychologists from jury service, alongside existing authority to excuse practicing attorneys and physicians
- Clarify that deaf or hearing-impaired persons cannot be excused from civil trial jury service solely based on their disability if they wish to serve, unless the judge finds auditory discrimination is necessary
- Take effect July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Persons Excused from Jury Service
Last Action
Died in Messages
3/9/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary11/2/2011
Full Bill Text
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