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RCW 2.36.070

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A person shall be competent to serve as a juror in the state of Washington unless that person:

(1)Is less than eighteen years of age;

(2)Is not a citizen of the United States;

(3)Is not a resident of the county in which he or she has been summoned to serve;

(4)Is not able to communicate in the English language; or

(5)Has been convicted of a felony and has not had his or her civil rights restored.

[ 1988 c 188 s 7 ; 1975 1st ex.s. c 203 s 1 ; 1971 ex.s. c 292 s 3 ; 1911 c 57 s 1 ; RRS s 94. Prior: 1909 c 73 s 1 .]

Notes:

Legislative findings — Severability — Effective date — 1988 c 188: See notes following RCW 2.36.010 .

Severability — 1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010 .