HR1537119th Congress

District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Introduced

Summary

Creates an opt-out allowing people aged 70 or older to be excluded from jury service in the D.C. Superior Court. The bill would add a new exemption to D.C. jury law that lets any individual 70 or older request to be excused, and gives the Court discretion to grant that exclusion.

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Jury duty opt out for DC seniors

This bill would let people age 70 or older, who are summoned for jury duty in the DC Superior Court, ask to be excused. The Court could exclude you if you request it. If passed, this could save time and help avoid lost pay for qualifying seniors.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

DC • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

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