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MO HB576

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Paul Fitzwater

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Individuals aged 70 or older may submit a written request to their county's board of jury commissioners to be disqualified from petit or grand jury service

  • The board of jury commissioners is required to honor such requests and disqualify the individual from jury duty

  • Amends section 494.425, RSMo, which governs juror disqualifications in Missouri

  • Existing disqualifications remain in place, including: persons under 21, non-citizens, non-residents, convicted felons without restored rights, active duty military, judges, and those with mental or physical incapacity

Legislative Description

Specifies that any person over the age of 70 must not be required to serve on jury duty

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings1/29/2015

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