Maryland HB414 modifies jury service qualifications, adding specific disqualifications.

Maryland HB414 amends the criteria for jury service, specifying that individuals must be adults, U.S. citizens, and residents of the county. It introduces new disqualifications, including inability to comprehend or speak English, documented disabilities preventing satisfactory service, and certain criminal convictions. These include crimes punishable by more than a year in prison, crimes involving perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or those under the Criminal Law Article. The bill also disqualifies those currently serving sentences for such crimes or with pending charges.

Maryland HB414 modifies jury service qualifications, adding specific disqualifications.

Maryland HB414 amends the criteria for jury service, specifying that individuals must be adults, U.S. citizens, and residents of the county. It introduces new disqualifications, including inability to comprehend or speak English, documented disabilities preventing satisfactory service, and certain criminal convictions. These include crimes punishable by more than a year in prison, crimes involving perjury, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, or those under the Criminal Law Article. The bill also disqualifies those currently serving sentences for such crimes or with pending charges.