Pennsylvania HB2281 amends juror qualifications to exclude those serving a sentence for a crime punishable by imprisonment.
Pennsylvania HB2281 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the qualifications of jurors. Specifically, it excludes from jury service those who are serving a sentence for a crime punishable by imprisonment. This change ensures that individuals currently serving time for serious offenses are not eligible to serve on a jury, thereby maintaining the integrity of the judicial process. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.
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