The bill amends Section 9-9-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 9-9, titled "Jury Lists," to include new provisions regarding exemptions from jury service. Specifically, it adds that any person who is seventy (70) years of age or older is exempt from serving as a juror. This addition expands the list of individuals who are exempt from jury duty, which already includes members of Congress, state general officers, members and officers of the general assembly, judicial officials, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and active-duty military members. The bill also removes the conjunction "and" before the mention of active-duty armed services members, streamlining the list of exemptions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2052: 9-9-3