78B-1-105. Jurors -- Competency to serve -- Individuals not competent to serve as jurors -- Court to determine disqualification.
(1) An individual is competent to serve as a juror if the individual is: a citizen of the United States; 18 years old or older; a resident of the county; and able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
(2) An individual who has been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court of the United States is not competent to serve as a juror unless the felony conviction has been expunged or reduced to a misdemeanor.
(3) The court, on the court's own initiative or when requested by a prospective juror, shall determine whether the prospective juror is disqualified from jury service.
(4) The court shall base the court's decision on: information provided on the juror qualification form; an interview with the prospective juror; or other competent evidence.
(5) The clerk shall enter the court's determination in the records of the court.