Bill > A01134

This bill amends the New York Judiciary Law to provide an optional excuse from jury service for individuals who are 70 years of age or older. Specifically, the bill allows people who are 70 or older to request an excusal from jury duty directly from the commissioner of jurors without needing to demonstrate any mental or physical incapacity, undue hardship, or extreme inconvenience. Applicants must submit their request along with proof of age through mail, fax, email, or in person, according to the commissioner's requirements. The bill modifies existing law by adding this new provision while maintaining the previous standards for excusal or postponement of jury service for other age groups, which still require demonstrating specific hardships or incapacities. The new provision will take effect on the first of September following the bill becoming law, providing a straightforward and automatic option for older residents to opt out of jury service if they choose.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1134