This bill amends N.J.S.2B:20-10 to allow physician assistants and advanced practice nurses, in addition to licensed physicians, to verify a prospective juror's medical inability to serve on a jury. The new legal language specifies that these healthcare professionals must be licensed or certified under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes to provide such verification. This change expands the options available for jurors seeking an excusal due to medical reasons, thereby potentially easing the burden on the court system.

Currently, only licensed physicians are authorized to verify medical excuses for jury service. The bill aims to streamline the process by including qualified physician assistants and advanced practice nurses, which may help ensure that more individuals can receive the necessary documentation for their excusal. The bill is set to take effect immediately and will apply to prospective jurors summoned for jury service on or after the effective date.