District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2025
This bill allows District of Columbia residents aged 70 or older to request exemption from jury duty in DC Superior Court. It amends DC law to add a new option where the court must grant exemption upon the individual's request if they are 70 or older. The change directly affects seniors in DC who receive jury summonses, providing them a streamlined process to opt out without needing to provide additional justification. The law modifies Section 11-1908(b) of the DC Official Code to include this new exemption category.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Feb 24, 2025
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
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