Bill > HB2536

This bill amends Virginia Code § 8.01-341 to automatically exempt the elected clerk of any circuit court and their deputies from jury service in both civil and criminal cases. Currently, the law provides exemptions for various government officials and public servants, including the President, Governor, members of Congress, attorneys, judges, law enforcement personnel, and penitentiary staff. By adding circuit court clerks and their deputies to this list of exempted individuals, the bill recognizes the critical administrative role these court employees play and ensures they can continue their essential work without the potential disruption of jury duty. The exemption appears to be based on the assumption that these court employees have important ongoing responsibilities that would be significantly impacted by being called to serve on a jury, similar to how other government officials are currently exempted from this civic obligation.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2536