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House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	February 17, 2015 04:27 PM
From:	Representative Robert F. Matzie
To:	All House members
Subject:	Jury Duty Exemption for Primary Caregivers

In the near future, I intend to re-introduce legislation – HB 1008 – that would amend Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to exempt certain caregivers from serving on a jury. While jury duty is a cornerstone of our judiciary system, if that service results in vulnerable individuals being put at risk, I believe we should take steps to ensure these individuals are protected. As such, my legislation would allow for the exemption or excuse of the following individuals from jury duty: Parents or guardians who have custody of a child under the age of seven and who are the primary caregivers of the child; Parents or guardians who have custody of a school age child who has been excused from compulsory attendance at school or special education program and provide instruction for the child; or Primary caregivers of an elderly or disabled family member. I ask that you please join me in co-sponsoring this much needed legislation. Previous Co-Sponsors - BRIGGS, BROWNLEE, O'BRIEN , KOTIK , NEILSON, V. BROWN, COHEN , SCHLOSSBERG, D. COSTA, KORTZ , BISHOP , CARROLL , DENLINGER , PARKER , FRANKEL , DEASY, SNYDER, MUNDY , KIRKLAND , PAINTER, KULA , MOUL , CLAY, GIBBONS and STURLA

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