N.D. Cent. Code § 27-09.1-08

Current through 2024 Legislative Session
Section 27-09.1-08 - Disqualification from jury service
1. The court, upon request of the clerk of court or a prospective juror or on its own initiative, shall determine on the basis of information provided on the juror qualification form or interview with the prospective juror or other competent evidence whether the prospective juror is disqualified for jury service. The clerk shall enter this determination in the space provided on the juror qualification form and as otherwise directed by the state court administrator.
2. A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if the prospective juror:
a. Is not a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state and county in the jury pool;
b. Is not at least eighteen years old;
c. Is unable with reasonable accommodation to communicate and understand the English language;
d. Is incapable, by reason of a physical or mental disability and with reasonable accommodation, of rendering satisfactory jury service, but a person claiming this disqualification may be required to submit a physician's certificate as to the disability and the certifying physician is subject to inquiry by the court at its discretion; or
e. Has lost the right to vote because of imprisonment in the penitentiary (section 12.1-33-01) or conviction of a criminal offense which by special provision of law disqualified the prospective juror for such service.

N.D.C.C. § 27-09.1-08