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This bill expands the sources from which potential jurors can be drawn in Maine by adding several new categories to the existing jury pool selection process. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing law to include registered voters from the central voter registration system, individuals who have received state income tax forms, recipients of public assistance benefits, and recipients of state unemployment compensation as potential sources for prospective jurors, in addition to the current method of using licensed drivers and those who voluntarily request to be added to the jury pool. The changes aim to create a more diverse and representative jury pool by drawing from a broader range of state residents. The bill uses technical language to amend the existing statute, replacing certain words like "shall" with "must" and making grammatical adjustments to accommodate the new jury pool sources. By expanding the list of potential juror sources, the legislation seeks to ensure a more comprehensive and inclusive jury selection process across Maine's counties.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=338&snum=132