Section 8-403 – Multiple Service
An individual may not be required to serve simultaneously: (1) On more than 1 grand jury; or (2) As both a grand and trial juror.
Section 8-404 – Disqualification by Trial Judge
(a) Notwithstanding § 8–103(a) of this title, a trial judge may strike an individual who is party in a civil case while the individual is entitled to a jury trial in the county. (b) (1) Whenever more individuals than are needed to impanel a jury have been summoned, an individual may be excused but only in accordance with […]
Section 8-405 – Temporary Excusal of Sworn Jurors
A trial judge may: (1) Excuse a sworn juror temporarily; and (2) Order the sworn juror to return: (i) On a specific day; or (ii) On a date and at a time that the trial judge or jury commissioner directs.
Section 8-401 – Summons
(a) Whenever a grand or trial jury is needed, a jury commissioner shall: (1) Summons qualified jurors in the number needed; and (2) Have the summons served as the jury plan requires. (b) A jury commissioner shall address mail to an individual’s usual business or resident address. (c) A summons sent to an individual with a juror qualification form shall […]
Section 8-402 – Disqualification, Excusal, or Exemption From or Postponement of Duty
(a) Subject to the requirements of this section, a jury judge or, if a county’s jury plan allows, its jury commissioner may disqualify, excuse, or exempt an individual who is summoned for jury service or reschedule jury service. (b) An individual may be disqualified only on the basis of information provided on a juror questionnaire or during […]