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- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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Title of bill
An act to amend the judiciary law, in relation to excusal from jury duty for persons seventy years of age or older with documented disabilities or health problems
Purpose
To permit individuals over the age of 70 to be excused from jury duty if they have documented disabilities or health problems.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: amends subdivision (c) of section 517 of the judiciary law to permit an applicant for excusal who is 70 years of age or older and who submits documentation of a disability or health problem to be excused from attendance for jury service in accordance with the summons.
Existing law
A mental or physical condition which causes an individual to be incapable of performing jury service is a factor taken into consideration when the commissioner or the court decides whether an application for excusal should be granted.
Justification
Jury duty is an obligation of all New Yorkers. However, if a senior citizen is not well they should not be forced to submit to the jury selection process. This legislation would make disqualification from jury duty automatic if a person is over 70 years of age and has a documented medical condition.
Legislative history
2007-2008 - Judiciary
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first day of the calendar month next succeeding the 60th day after it shall have become a law.
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