    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E154]
    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 2025

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                           HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                          of the district of columbia

                        in the house of representatives

                           Monday, February 24, 2025

      Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce the District of Columbia
    Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2025, 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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