Transcript Jury Duty Exemptions.ppt

Jury Duty Exemptions
Presented by Mary Martinez,
TC Student
Presentation Contents
Age and Child
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You are over 70 years of age
You have legal custody of a
child or children younger
than 10 years of age and
service on the jury would
require leaving the child or
children without adequate
supervision.
Scholastic
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You are a student at a
public or private high
school.
You are enrolled and
attend college.
Government Employee
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You are an officer or
an employee of the
senate, the house of
representatives, or
any department,
commission, board,
office, or other
agency in the
legislative branch of
state government.
Primary Caretaker
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You are the primary caretaker of a person
who is an invalid unable to care for
himself or herself. This does not apply to
health care workers.
Exemption Is A Choice
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You are not required to claim an
exemption.
It is your choice.
Public Opinion of Jury Duty
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Mixed Emotions
Some Feel A Sense of Civic Duty
Others Feel It Is An Inconvenience
Beliefs About Jury Sources
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Deters Voter Registration
Voter Registration Not a Source
Don’t Know
Voter Registration Beliefs About
Jury Sources
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Happy to Serve
Rather Not
Serve
Voter
Lists
Only
Not
Voter
Lists
Don't
Know
In Conclusion
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Age and Child
Scholastic
Government Employee
Primary Caretaker
Exemption Is A Choice
Public Opinion of Jury Duty
Beliefs About Jury Sources
Voter Registration Beliefs About Jury Sources