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This bill revises the qualifications for serving as a juror in Mississippi by changing the requirement from being a "qualified elector" to being "designated as an active voter in the Statewide Election Management System," which is a system used to manage voter registration and elections. The bill also maintains other existing requirements for jurors, such as being at least 21 years old, a resident freeholder for over a year, able to read and write, and not having been convicted of certain crimes or being a habitual gambler or drunkard. To ensure jurors can read and write, presiding judges will now have a form for prospective jurors to complete, and those unable to do so will be disqualified. This change aims to update the juror qualification process and ensure a competent jury pool.

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