78B-1-105. Jurors -- Competency to serve -- Individuals not competent to serve as jurors -- Court to determine disqualification.
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Effective 5/7/2025
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)a citizen of the United States;
(b)18 years old or older;
(c)a resident of the county; and
(d)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:
(a)information provided on the juror qualification form;
(b)an interview with the prospective juror; or
(c)other competent evidence.
(5)The clerk shall enter the court's determination in the records of the court.
Amended by Chapter 180 , 2025 General Session