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H.R. 7115

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To permit individuals 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 29, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
January 29, 2024
Cosponsors (0)
None
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This bill would allow people aged 70 and older in Washington, D.C. to choose not to serve on juries in the District of Columbia Superior Court. Currently, D.C. law provides certain exemptions from jury duty, and this legislation adds age as a new basis for opting out. The change would apply automatically to anyone 70 or older who is summoned for jury service in the Superior Court. The bill does not specify any funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond the legislative change itself. This measure would make it easier for seniors to avoid jury service by simply requesting an exemption based on their age.

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