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MA H2221

MA H2221
Providing for certain exemptions from jury duty


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to certain providers of health care services being exempt from jury duty. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 234A, Section 4, to create new exemptions from jury duty for certain individuals. Specifically, it exempts individuals who are the primary caregiver for another person and whose jury service would pose a health risk to that person, requiring a letter from a physician to support this claim, regardless of whether the caregiver is compensated. Additionally, full-time college students are granted an exemption from jury duty during their period of formal full-time education, becoming subject to jury duty once their studies conclude.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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