Students, full-time; exemption from jury service while classes are in session. (HB2045)

Introduced By

Del. Tom Gear (R-Hampton)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Exemption from jury service; students. Provides that any person who is enrolled in and attends, as a full-time student, an accredited public or private institution of higher education that is located more than 50 miles away from the court where he is summoned to jury service shall be exempt from jury service upon his request. This exemption only applies to jury service during any term of court while classes are in session at the institution of higher education. Amends § 8.01-341.1 (“Exemptions from jury service upon request.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

02/11/2009: In Subcommittee
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