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Supporters Tell Committee SB137 Would Ease Jury Burden for Montanans Aged 75 and Older
Summary
Senate Bill 137 would allow Montanans age 75 or older to be excused from jury duty on request; proponents cited rural travel distances, health and dignity concerns and existing federal/state precedents that permit optional age exemptions.
Sen. Jeremy Trevis opened the hearing on Senate Bill 137, which would allow prospective jurors aged 75 and older to be excused on request. Trevis framed the bill as an opt‑out provision intended to remove an unnecessary administrative burden from older residents who may have difficulty traveling to courthouses in large rural districts.
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