2025 House Bill 4094

Courts: juries; prospective jurors with certain criminal records and protected statuses; amend eligibility for service and peremptory challenges.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1307a (MCL 600.1307a), as amended by 2023 PA 308, and by adding sections 1307b and 1356. The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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The bill amends jury service eligibility criteria, prohibits disqualification based solely on criminal records, and addresses discrimination in jury selection, taking effect one year post-enactment.