This bill amends Section 3-15-313 of the Montana Code Annotated to provide that prospective jurors aged 75 or older must be excused from jury service upon their request. The amendment aims to alleviate the burden of jury duty on older individuals who may face challenges related to age, health, or mobility.

In addition to the new provision for those aged 75 and older, the existing law outlines the criteria under which individuals may be excused from jury service due to undue hardship, chronic incapacitation, or personal obligations. The bill maintains these provisions while adding the specific exemption for older jurors, thereby enhancing the legal framework for jury service exemptions in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-15-313