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Utah Code Title 78B. Judicial Code § 78B-1-105. Jurors--Competency to serve--Persons not competent to serve as jurors--Court to determine disqualification

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A person is competent to serve as a juror if the person is:

(a) a citizen of the United States;

(b) 18 years of age or older;

(c) a resident of the county; and

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

(2) A person who has been convicted of a felony which has not been expunged is not competent to serve as a juror.

(3) The court, on its own initiative or when requested by a prospective juror, shall determine whether the prospective juror is disqualified from jury service. The court shall base its decision on:

(a) information provided on the juror qualification form;

(b) an interview with the prospective juror; or

(c) other competent evidence.

(4) The clerk shall enter the court's determination in the records of the court.

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