[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 16 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E88]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SUPERIOR COURT JURY DUTY FOR 
                      SENIORS OPT OUT ACT OF 2024

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 29, 2024

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce the District of Columbia 
Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2024, which would 
allow individuals 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service 
in D.C.'s local trial court, the Superior Court.
  Most federal courts allow individuals 70 years of age or older to opt 
out of jury service, including the federal district court for D.C. A 
majority of states have similar provisions for their courts.
  Under the D.C. Home Rule Act, the D.C. Council does not have 
authority to amend title 11 of the D.C. Code (relating to organization 
and jurisdiction of the local D.C. courts). This bill would amend title 
11.
  I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

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