Exempts senior citizens aged 72 and older from jury duty due to physical health and/or mobility issues.

New York Assembly Bill A06700 amends the judiciary law to exempt senior citizens aged 72 and older from jury duty if they claim exemption and provide a doctor's note citing physical health and/or mobility issues. The chief administrator of the courts will prescribe the form for exemption, which can be filed with the appropriate commissioner of jurors. This exemption remains in effect until the senior citizen requests reinstatement. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with necessary rule changes authorized immediately.

Exempts senior citizens aged 72 and older from jury duty due to physical health and/or mobility issues.

New York Assembly Bill A06700 amends the judiciary law to exempt senior citizens aged 72 and older from jury duty if they claim exemption and provide a doctor's note citing physical health and/or mobility issues. The chief administrator of the courts will prescribe the form for exemption, which can be filed with the appropriate commissioner of jurors. This exemption remains in effect until the senior citizen requests reinstatement. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with necessary rule changes authorized immediately.