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SC S0354

SC S0354
Jury service, age exemption


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 14-7-840, relating to Exemption from jury service; requirement of direction by court; maintenance of list of persons excused, so as to RAISE THE AGE EXEMPTION FROM SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

AI Summary

This bill amends South Carolina's law on exemptions from jury service, raising the age exemption from 65 years of age or older to 75 years of age or older. The bill allows individuals aged 75 or older to be excused from jury duty upon confirming their age to the clerk of court or chief magistrate, and it requires the clerk of court to maintain a list of those excused and the reasons for their excusal.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/10/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Court Administration

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