POSTPONE JURY DUTY FOR FARMERS                                                             S.B. 1092:

                                                                                  SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 1092 (as introduced 9-5-18)

Sponsor:  Senator Rick Jones

Committee:  Judiciary

Date Completed:  9-24-18

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Revised Judicature Act to require the chief judge of a court to which a person had been returned as a juror to postpone the person's term of service, upon request, until after the period of April 1 through November 30 if he or she were returned as a juror during the period of April 1 through November 30, and he or she was a farmer. 

"Farmer" would mean a person who owns or operates a farm (the land, plants, animals, buildings, structures, including ponds used for agricultural or aquacultural activities, machinery, equipment, and other appurtenances used in the commercial production of farm products). 

(A person is "returned" as a juror if he or she has been served with a written notice summoning him or her to appear in court for jury service.)

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment. 

MCL 600.1335                                                         Legislative Analyst:  Stephen Jackson

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  Abbey Frazier

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.