The bill H. 4056 proposes an amendment to Section 14-7-840 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to age exemptions from jury service. The key change in the bill is the increase of the age for exemption from jury duty from sixty-five years to seventy years. This means that individuals who are seventy years of age or older will be exempt from serving as jurors in any court within the state.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that notaries public are not considered state officers and therefore do not qualify for exemption under this section. It also outlines the process for individuals seeking exemption, which requires them to confirm their date of birth and age to the clerk of court or chief magistrate. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/19/2025: 14-7-840
Latest Version: 14-7-840