Exempts active volunteer firefighters from jury duty upon filing a form with the commissioner of jurors.

The bill amends the judiciary law to exempt active volunteer firefighters from jury duty. To qualify for this exemption, a volunteer firefighter must file a form prescribed by the chief administrator of the courts with the appropriate commissioner of jurors. This exemption remains in effect as long as the firefighter continues to serve as a volunteer. The act will take effect 120 days after it becomes law.

Exempts active volunteer firefighters from jury duty upon filing a form with the commissioner of jurors.

The bill amends the judiciary law to exempt active volunteer firefighters from jury duty. To qualify for this exemption, a volunteer firefighter must file a form prescribed by the chief administrator of the courts with the appropriate commissioner of jurors. This exemption remains in effect as long as the firefighter continues to serve as a volunteer. The act will take effect 120 days after it becomes law.