Permits physician assistant or advanced practice nurse to verify excusal from jury service due to medical inability to serve.

Summary

The bill expands who can verify a prospective juror’s medical inability to serve, adding licensed physician assistants and advanced practice nurses to the list of authorized professionals. This change helps jurors who cannot serve due to health reasons obtain an excuse more easily and eases the burden on physicians. It applies to all New Jersey jurors summoned after the law takes effect.

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