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District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1537| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to provide an option for senior citizens regarding jury service in the District of Columbia. Its primary purpose is to allow individuals who are 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury duty in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia upon their request. The bill achieves this by amending Section 11-1908(b) of the District of Columbia Official Code. It specifically adds a new exclusion criterion, permitting the Court to excuse an individual from jury service if they meet the specified age and make a request. This change introduces a voluntary exemption for older adults from mandatory jury service.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7115
District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2024
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 24, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E154)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7115
    District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2024


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • February 24, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E154)

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District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1537| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2025
This legislation aims to provide an option for senior citizens regarding jury service in the District of Columbia. Its primary purpose is to allow individuals who are 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury duty in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia upon their request. The bill achieves this by amending Section 11-1908(b) of the District of Columbia Official Code. It specifically adds a new exclusion criterion, permitting the Court to excuse an individual from jury service if they meet the specified age and make a request. This change introduces a voluntary exemption for older adults from mandatory jury service.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7115
District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2024
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 24, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E154)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7115
    District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2024


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • February 24, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E154)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted