Deferral from jury service. A qualified prospective juror may be deferred from jury service only upon a showing of undue hardship, extreme inconvenience, public necessity, or temporary physical or mental disability which would affect service as a juror. The procedure for requesting a deferral from jury service and the procedure and basis for granting a deferral shall be set forth in the master jury plan. (Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3635, Pub. L. 99-650, § 2.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-1909. Section References This section is referenced in § 11-1908. Short Title Short title: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 11-1901.
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