HB2440

Changes the age when a person may serve on a petit and grand jury

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2440 changes the minimum age for serving on a petit or grand jury to nineteen years.

Missouri HB2440 amends the state's statutes to change the minimum age for serving on a petit or grand jury from a lower age to nineteen years. The bill also maintains other disqualifications, including non-citizenship, lack of residency, felony convictions, language barriers, active military duty, judicial roles, and incapacity due to mental or physical conditions. This change aims to ensure that jurors meet a certain maturity level while continuing to exclude those who cannot fulfill the duties of a juror effectively.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)