The resolution urges Governor Sherrill to immediately rescind Executive Order No. 411, which allows individuals with past convictions of indictable offenses to serve on juries under certain conditions. This executive order, issued by former Governor Murphy, permits those convicted before January 10, 2026, to serve on juries after completing their sentences. The resolution highlights that longstanding state law prohibits such individuals from jury service to maintain the integrity and credibility of the judicial system, and it emphasizes that the Legislature has not passed any legislation to change this prohibition since 2018.

The resolution argues that Executive Order No. 411 represents a significant shift in jury service practices that should have undergone thorough legislative debate and public engagement. It points out the potential confusion it may cause in the courts regarding juror qualifications and criticizes the arbitrary distinction made between individuals convicted before and after the specified date. The Legislature expresses its willingness to collaborate with the current Governor to evaluate jury service requirements but asserts that the executive order is an inappropriate means to effect such changes.