Bill > HB2779

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 10.030 to specifically prohibit current members of the Legislative Assembly from serving as jurors in both civil and criminal trials. The bill adds a new eligibility exclusion for legislators in two sections of the existing law: one for civil jury service and another for criminal and grand jury service. This change means that state legislators are now explicitly disqualified from jury duty, joining other groups already ineligible for jury service, such as non-US citizens, individuals under 18, those without county residency, and individuals who have had certain legal rights withdrawn. The bill does not change other existing jury service eligibility requirements, such as those related to criminal convictions or physical disabilities. By making this modification, the bill ensures that current legislators are categorically exempted from jury service, likely to prevent potential conflicts of interest or disruptions to legislative duties.

Justice

Judiciary (House)

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2779