(a) Notwithstanding § 8–102 of this subtitle, an individual qualifies for jury service for a county only if the individual: (1) Is an adult as of the day selected as a prospective juror; (2) Is a citizen of the United States; and (3) Resides in the county as of the day sworn as a juror. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and subject to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual is not qualified for jury service if the individual: (1) Cannot comprehend spoken English or speak English; (2) Cannot comprehend written English, read English, or write English proficiently enough to complete a juror qualification form satisfactorily; (3) Has a disability that, as documented by a health care provider’s certification, prevents the individual from providing satisfactory jury service; (4) Has been convicted, in a federal or State court of record, of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and received a sentence of imprisonment for more than 1 year; or (5) Has a charge pending, in a federal or State court of record, for a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year. eding 1 year and received a sentence of imprisonment for more than 1 year; or (5) Has a charge pending, in a federal or State court of record, for a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year. (c) An individual qualifies for jury service notwithstanding a disqualifying conviction under subsection (b)(4) of this section if the individual is pardoned.
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