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NJ A262

NJ A262
Exempts judges and justices from jury duty.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would exempt judges and justices from jury duty in State courts. Specifically, the bill provides that an excuse from jury duty would be granted if the prospective juror is a justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court, judge of the Tax Court, judge of a municipal court, judge of the Office of Administrative Law, judge of the Division of Workers' Compensation, or judge of any federal court. The bill would take effect immediately and would apply to prospective jurors summoned for jury service on or after the effective date.

AI Summary

This bill would exempt judges and justices from jury duty in State courts. Specifically, the bill would grant an excuse from jury duty to justices of the New Jersey Supreme Court, judges of the Superior Court, Tax Court, municipal courts, Office of Administrative Law, Division of Workers' Compensation, and federal courts. The bill would take effect immediately and apply to prospective jurors summoned for jury service on or after the effective date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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