1. (1) An individual is competent to serve as a juror if the individual is:

   1. (a) a citizen of the United States;
   2. (b) 18 years old or older;
   3. (c) a resident of the county; and
   4. (d) able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
2. (2) An individual who has been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court of the United States is not competent to serve as a juror unless the felony conviction has been expunged or reduced to a misdemeanor.
3. (3) The court, on the court's own initiative or when requested by a prospective juror, shall determine whether the prospective juror is disqualified from jury service.

4. (4) The court shall base the court's decision on:

   1. (a) information provided on the juror qualification form;
   2. (b) an interview with the prospective juror; or
   3. (c) other competent evidence.
5. (5) The clerk shall enter the court's determination in the records of the court.

Amended by Chapter 180, 2025 General Session