§1211. Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service
A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that prospective juror is not a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age and a resident of the county, or is unable to read, speak and understand the English language. The following persons are exempt from serving as jurors: The Governor, active duty military and all persons exempt under Title 37-B, section 185. [PL 2017, c. 275, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 461 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 705, §G4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 202, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 608 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 60, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 275, §1 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
14 §1211. Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service
14 §1212. No exemptions (REPEALED)
14 §1213. Excuses from jury service
14 §1214. Challenging compliance with selection procedures
14 §1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors
14 §1216. Frequency and length of service by jurors
14 §1217. Penalties for failure to perform jury service
14 §1218. Protection of jurors' employment and health insurance