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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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
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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