(a) A person is qualified to act as a juror if the person is
- (1) a citizen of the United States;
- (2) a resident of the state;
- (3) at least 18 years of age;
- (4) of sound mind;
- (5) in possession of the person's natural faculties; and
- (6) able to read or speak the English language.
- (b) A person is not disqualified from serving as a juror solely because of the loss of hearing or sight in any degree or a disability that substantially impairs or interferes with the person's mobility.
- (c) The court shall provide, and pay the cost of services of, an interpreter or reader when necessary to enable a person with impaired hearing or sight to act as a juror.