The bill amends Section 12-16-62 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow individuals who are 80 years of age or older to request a permanent exemption from jury service. The new legal language specifies that these individuals may submit a written statement to the court to request this exemption, and upon receipt of the request, the court is required to remove the individual from the master jury list. This change introduces a new provision for older citizens, recognizing their potential need for exemption from jury duties.

The bill also includes a deletion of the previous language that stated no qualified prospective juror is exempt from jury service, except as provided in subsection (b). The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2026, allowing time for implementation of the new exemption process for eligible individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-16-62, 12-16-62
Enrolled: 12-16-62, 12-16-62