§612-4 Grounds of qualification and disqualification. (a) A prospective juror is qualified to serve as a juror if the prospective juror:

(1) Is a citizen of the United States and of the State, eighteen years old, and a resident of the circuit; and

(2) Is able to read, speak, and understand the English language.

(b) A prospective juror is disqualified to serve as a juror if the prospective juror:

(1) Is incapable, by reason of the prospective juror's physical or mental disability, of rendering satisfactory jury service; but a person claiming this disqualification may be required to submit a physician's certificate as to the disability, and the certifying physician is subject to inquiry by the court at its discretion;

(2) Has been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court and not pardoned; or

(3) Fails to meet the qualifications in subsection (a). [L 1973, c 191, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1996, c 168, §1]

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