S 1069 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Clarifies excuse from jury service for members of the military or reserve under certain circumstances; repeals N.J.S.38A:4-6.

S 1069 allows active-duty military members and reservists to be excused from jury duty when deployed or on active duty. It requires them to submit certification of their military status and duty conflict to the court. The bill repeals an outdated law (N.J.S.38A:4-6) that previously exempted military members but lacked a verification process. This change ensures courts can properly confirm military service before granting the exemption. It directly affects military personnel summoned for jury duty during active assignments.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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