Washington Code 2.36.070 – Qualification of juror
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
A person shall be competent to serve as a juror in the state of Washington unless that person:
Terms Used In Washington Code 2.36.070
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) Is less than eighteen years of age;
(2) Is not a citizen of the United States;
(3) Is not a resident of the county in which he or she has been summoned to serve;
(4) Is not able to communicate in the English language; or
(5) Has been convicted of a felony and has not had his or her civil rights restored.
[ 1988 c 188 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 203 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 3; 1911 c 57 § 1; RRS § 94. Prior: 1909 c 73 § 1.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1988 c 188: See notes following RCW 2.36.010.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.