Bill > H1545

This bill proposes to amend existing law by adding a provision that allows individuals who are legally blind to opt out of jury duty. Legally blind is defined in the bill as having a visual acuity of 20/200 or worse in the better eye, even with corrective lenses, or having a limited field of vision of 10 degrees or less, regardless of visual acuity, as determined by a physician or optometrist. This change would make jury service optional for those meeting this definition of legal blindness, provided they indicate their preference not to serve on the juror confirmation form.