D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill Monday that would allow individuals who are 70 and older to opt out of jury duty in the D.C. 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.,” Norton said. “A majority of states have similar provisions for their court. D.C. residents who are summoned for jury duty at their own local trial court should have the same option.”
Norton’s bill — The District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt-Out Act of 2024 — would amend Title 11.
Under the D.C. Home Rule Act, the D.C. Council does not have the authority to amend Title 11 of the D.C. Code (relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the local D.C. courts).