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NC S60

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Krawiec

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Clerk of superior court must retain names and addresses of persons requesting excusal from jury duty based on disqualification under G.S. 9-3 for not less than two years from the date of excusal.

  • Records of excusals based on disqualification are non-public records under G.S. 132-1.

  • Records of persons excused for reasons relating to voter qualifications under G.S. 163-55 are public records and must be provided by the clerk to the State Board of Elections for purposes listed in G.S. 163-82.14.

  • Judges must inform the clerk of superior court of persons excused, and the clerk shall maintain a separate record of excuses in accordance with the new requirements in G.S. 9-6.2.

  • Administrative Office of the Courts must amend Rules of Recordkeeping to include procedures for implementing these provisions, effective January 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Record of Excusals From Jury Duty

Last Action

Re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

2/16/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate2/9/2017

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