Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances.

Summary

The bill changes New Jersey’s juror eligibility rules so that a prior conviction for an indictable offense no longer automatically bars someone from jury duty. Only individuals convicted of murder or aggravated sexual assault, or those who are currently serving a prison sentence, remain disqualified. This expands the pool of potential jurors while keeping the most serious offenses excluded.

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