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2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 2 - COURTS OF RECORD
2.36 Juries.
2.36.070 Qualification of juror.

Universal Citation:
WA Rev Code § 2.36.070 (2012)
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RCW 2.36.070 Qualification of juror.

A person shall be competent to serve as a juror in the state of Washington unless that person:

     (1) Is less than eighteen years of age;

     (2) Is not a citizen of the United States;

     (3) Is not a resident of the county in which he or she has been summoned to serve;

     (4) Is not able to communicate in the English language; or

     (5) Has been convicted of a felony and has not had his or her civil rights restored.

[1988 c 188 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 203 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 3; 1911 c 57 § 1; RRS § 94. Prior: 1909 c 73 § 1.]

Notes:

     Legislative findings -- Severability -- Effective date -- 1988 c 188: See notes following RCW 2.36.010.

     Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.


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