(a) A person is qualified to act as a juror if the person is
(1) a citizen of the United States;
(2) a resident of the state;
(3) at least 18 years of age;
(4) of sound mind;
(5) in possession of the person's natural faculties; and
(6) able to read or speak the English language.
(b) A person is not disqualified from serving as a juror solely because of the loss of hearing or sight in any degree or a disability that substantially impairs or interferes with the person's mobility.
(c) The court shall provide, and pay the cost of services of, an interpreter or reader when necessary to enable a person with impaired hearing or sight to act as a juror.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 9. Code of Civil Procedure
Article 1. Jurors and Verdict.
Sec. 09.20.010. Qualification of jurors; interpreters.
Sec. 09.20.020. Disqualification of jurors.
Sec. 09.20.025. Limitation on jury service.
Sec. 09.20.035. Deferral of jury service.
Sec. 09.20.037. Protection for employee on jury duty.
Sec. 09.20.040. Compliance with statute.
Sec. 09.20.060. Use of jury box or computer list.
Sec. 09.20.070. Public drawing for jurors for panel.