This 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. The amendment includes new language that specifies the court or jury commissioner shall grant this excuse without requiring the individual to demonstrate undue hardship, which is a requirement for other categories of excusal.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "chronically incapacitated" for those seeking permanent exclusion from jury service due to illness or injury. It outlines specific conditions that qualify as chronic incapacitation, such as paralysis, blindness, and severe psychiatric issues. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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