Juror qualifications; clarify qualified electors must be active voters to be competent jurors.

Passed on 3/19/26

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From the Legislature

An Act To Amend Section 13-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Qualified Elector Must Be Designated As An Active Voter In The Statewide Elections Management System To Be A Competent Juror; To Delete The Competency Requirement That A Juror Is Not A Common Gambler Or Habitual Drunkard; To Provide That A Competent Juror Is A Juror Who Does Not Have A Substance Use Disorder; And For Related Purposes.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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35 Nay

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5 Not Voting

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