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NY A08975

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

Daniel O'Donnell

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts prospective jurors who are 72 years of age or older from jury duty upon claiming the exemption.
  • Requires seniors claiming exemption to submit a doctor's note documenting physical health and/or mobility issues.
  • Requires the chief administrator of the courts to prescribe a form for filing exemptions with the commissioner of jurors.
  • Exemptions remain valid indefinitely unless the exempted person requests reinstatement as a prospective juror.
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with rules and regulations authorized for implementation effective immediately.

Legislative Description

Exempts senior citizens aged 72 and older from jury duty due to physical health and/or mobility issues.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/31/2024

Full Bill Text

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