Clarifies excuse from jury service for members of the military or reserve under certain circumstances; repeals N.J.S.38A:4-6.
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This bill clarifies the circumstances under which members of the military or reserve components can be excused from jury duty in New Jersey. It amends existing law to establish a process for verifying military status and provides expanded grounds for excuse, including due to military deployment or duty assignments. The bill also repeals a previous section that did not adequately address military service exemptions.
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