The bill amends Section 3-15-313 of the Montana Code Annotated to provide that prospective jurors who are 75 years of age or older must be excused from jury service upon request. This change aims to alleviate the burden of jury duty on older individuals, recognizing that they may face unique challenges that could make serving on a jury difficult or impractical. The bill also clarifies the criteria under which individuals can be excused from jury service due to undue hardship, including provisions for breastfeeding mothers and those providing care to dependents.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the process for requesting an excuse from jury service, ensuring that the court or jury commissioner can grant exemptions based on the individual's circumstances. The effective date of the bill is immediate upon passage and approval, reflecting the urgency of addressing the needs of older prospective jurors.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-15-313
SB0137_1(1): 3-15-313
SB0137_1(2): 3-15-313
SB0137_1(3): 3-15-313
SB0137_1(4): 3-15-313
SB0137_1(5): 3-15-313
SB0137_1(6): 3-15-313
SB0137_1: 3-15-313
SB0137_2: 3-15-313
SB0137_X(1): 3-15-313
SB0137_X(2): 3-15-313
SB0137_X(3): 3-15-313
SB0137_X(4): 3-15-313
SB0137_X(5): 3-15-313
SB0137_X: 3-15-313