1. (a) Notwithstanding § 8-102 of this subtitle, an individual qualifies for jury service for a county only if the individual:

   1. (1) Is an adult as of the day selected as a prospective juror;
   2. (2) Is a citizen of the United States; and
   3. (3) Resides in the county as of the day sworn as a juror.

2. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and subject to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act,¹ an individual is not qualified for jury service if the individual:

   1. (1) Cannot comprehend spoken English or speak English;
   2. (2) Cannot comprehend written English, read English, or write English proficiently enough to complete a juror qualification form satisfactorily;
   3. (3) Has a disability that, as documented by a health care provider's certification, prevents the individual from providing satisfactory jury service;
   4. (4) Has been convicted, in a federal or State court of record, of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and received a sentence of imprisonment for more than 1 year; or
   5. (5) Has a charge pending, in a federal or State court of record, for a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year.
3. (c) An individual qualifies for jury service notwithstanding a disqualifying conviction under subsection (b)(4) of this section if the individual is pardoned.

Added by Acts 2006, c. 372, § 13, eff. Oct. 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 750, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.

Pub.L. 101-336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, codified at 42 U.S.C.A. § 12101 et seq.