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SC H4056

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Raises the age at which a person may be exempt from jury service in South Carolina from 65 years to 70 years
  • Persons meeting the age exemption may be excused via telephone confirmation of date of birth and age to the clerk of court or chief magistrate
  • Jury commissioners are prohibited from excusing or disqualifying jurors under the age exemption provision; only the court may do so
  • Clerks of court must maintain a list of persons excused by the court and the reasons for excusal
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Juror age exemption

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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