Sec. 09.20.010. Qualification of jurors; interpreters.
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Sec. 09.20.010. Qualification of jurors; interpreters.
(a)A person is qualified to act as a juror if the person is
(1)a citizen of the United States;
(2)a resident of the state;
(3)at least 18 years of age;
(4)of sound mind;
(5)in possession of the person's natural faculties; and
(6)able to read or speak the English language.
(b)A person is not disqualified from serving as a juror solely because of the loss of hearing or sight in any degree or a disability that substantially impairs or interferes with the person's mobility.
(c)The court shall provide, and pay the cost of services of, an interpreter or reader when necessary to enable a person with impaired hearing or sight to act as a juror.