Loading chat...

MI HB4850

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Carol Glanville

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds exemption from jury service for active-duty service members of the United States Armed Forces upon request and presentation of military orders
  • Adds exemption from jury service for spouses of active-duty service members who reside outside Michigan or the United States due to the service member's active duty status, upon request and presentation of military orders
  • Maintains existing jury qualifications requiring U.S. citizenship, age 18 or older, county residency, English language ability, and physical/mental capability
  • Preserves existing disqualifications including felony convictions and jury service within the preceding 12 months
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment on December 14, 2023

Legislative Description

Courts: juries; exemption from jury service for certain military personnel; allow. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a).

Military affairs: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 308'23 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Veterans And Emergency Services10/24/2023
Criminal Justice6/27/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available