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MI HB5949
Bill
Status
9/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mark Meadows
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AI Summary
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Amends section 1335 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to expand student jury service deferral eligibility.
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Chief judge may excuse jurors when public or individual interests would be materially injured by attendance or when juror or family member health requires absence.
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Chief judge shall postpone jury service until end of school year for full-time high school students.
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Extends postponement eligibility to full-time students enrolled in colleges, community colleges, or universities.
Legislative Description
Courts; juries; eligibility to postpone jury service of students; expand to include full-time higher education students. Amends sec. 1335 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1335).
Courts, juries
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/28/2012
10/17/2012