Bill > A06700

This bill amends the New York judiciary law to create a new provision that automatically exempts individuals aged 72 and older from jury duty, with a requirement that they submit a doctor's note documenting physical health and/or mobility issues to claim the exemption. Specifically, senior citizens who are 72 years or older can request to be excused from jury service by filing a form with the local commissioner of jurors, and this exemption will remain in effect unless the individual specifically requests to be reinstated as a potential juror. The chief administrator of the courts will be responsible for developing the official form that senior citizens must use to claim this exemption. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, which allows time for courts to prepare the necessary documentation and procedures to implement the new exemption. This legislation aims to reduce the burden of jury duty on seniors who may face physical challenges in participating in court proceedings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6700