3-15-312. Discharge by court or jury commissioner. The court or jury commissioner with the approval of the court must discharge a person from serving as a trial juror in either of the following cases:

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Terms Used In Montana Code 3-15-312

  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(1)when it satisfactorily appears that the person is not competent; or

(2)when it satisfactorily appears that the person should be excused under 3-15-313.