Changes the age when a person may be excused from serving on a petit and grand jury

Summary

The measure revises Missouri’s jury‑excuse rules, changing the age limit from 75 to 70 years and adding several other exemption categories. It would let anyone 70 or older request to be excused from serving on a petit or grand jury, along with nursing mothers, recent jurors, health‑care providers, and others. The change is intended to reduce the burden on older citizens while preserving the overall juror pool.

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