H.R. 2946 · 99th Congress · enacted
District of Columbia Jury System Act
Became Public Law No: 99-650.
Latest official action 1986-11-14 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
District of Columbia Jury System Act - Amends the District of Columbia Code to establish a jury selection system for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (the Court). Gives all litigants entitled to trial by jury the right to grand and petit juries selected at random from a fair cross section of D.C. residents. Prohibits any type of discrimination in the D.C. jury selection process. Requires the D.C. Board of Judges (the chief and associate judges of D.C. Superior Court) to adopt a written jury system plan for the selection of jurors for the Court. Outlines provisions to be included in such plan. Requires such plan to provide for the maintenance by the Board of Judges (the Board) of a master juror list from which names of prospective jurors shall be drawn. Requires public notice to D.C. residents so they may be included on such master list. Includes as qualified to serve as jurors individuals who are: (1) residents of the District of Columbia; (2) citizens of the United States; (3) 18 years of age or older; and (4) able to read, speak, and understand the English language. Disqualifies individuals: (1) determined incapable by reason of physical or mental infirmity; or (2) convicted of a felony or with a pending felony or misdemeanor charge, with specified exceptions. Provides for the mailing of a juror qualification form to each prospective juror. Sets forth actions t…
Congressional Research Service · 1985-07-10
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