§ 962

Qualifications; excuse from service (a) A person shall be qualified for jury service if the person:(1) is a citizen of the United States who has attained the age of majority;(2) resides within the geographical jurisdiction of the court in which called to serve;(3) is able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language;(4) is capable, by reason of mental or physical condition, to render satisfactory jury service; and (5) has not served a term of imprisonment in this State after conviction of a felony.(b) No person shall be automatically excused from jury service; however, the presiding judge may excuse a person for all or part of the two-year period upon individual request showing undue hardship on the prospective juror or the employer. (Added 1993, No. 24, § 1, eff. March 1, 1994.)