Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 4, § 962
Qualifications; excuse from service
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As of July 1, 2021
(1) A person shall be qualified for jury service if the person: is a citizen of the United States who has attained the age of majority;
(1) A person shall be qualified for jury service if the person: is a citizen of the United States who has attained the age of majority;
(2) resides within the geographical jurisdiction of the court in which called to serve;
(2) resides within the geographical jurisdiction of the court in which called to serve;
(3) is able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language;
(3) is able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language;
(4) is capable, by reason of mental or physical condition, to render satisfactory jury service; and
(4) is capable, by reason of mental or physical condition, to render satisfactory jury service; and
(5) has not served a term of imprisonment in this State after conviction of a felony.
(5) has not served a term of imprisonment in this State after conviction of a felony.
(6) No person shall be automatically excused from jury service; however, the presiding judge may excuse a person for all or part of the two-year period upon individual request showing undue hardship on the prospective juror or the employer. Added 1993, No. 24, § 1, eff. March 1, 1994.
(6) No person shall be automatically excused from jury service; however, the presiding judge may excuse a person for all or part of the two-year period upon individual request showing undue hardship on the prospective juror or the employer.
Official source: Vermont General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Vermont statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.