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Ch. 596 2005 LAWS OF MARYLAND
8-202.
Among other things, the juror selection plan referred to in § 8-201 of this
subtitle shall:
(5) (i) Provide for a "juror qualification form" which asks each
potential juror:
1. The potential juror's:
C. Occupation, NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AT THE
JUROR'S EMPLOYMENT, and occupation of spouse;
8-207.
(a) (1) A person may not be disqualified or excused from jury service except
on the basis of information provided by the juror qualification form as it may be
supplemented by an interview or other competent evidence OR ON THE BASIS OF
DOCUMENTATION AS MAY BE REQUIRED UNDER § 8-210 OF THIS SUBTITLE.
(2) The determination of a prospective juror's qualifications shall be
made by the jury judge on [his] THE JUDGE'S own initiative, or on the
recommendation of the clerk or jury commissioner.
(3) The clerk shall enter the determination in the space provided on the
juror qualification form and on the alphabetical list of names drawn from the master
jury wheel.
(4) If a person did not appear in response to a summons, that fact shall
be noted on the list.
(b) A person is qualified to serve as a juror unless [he] THE PERSON:
(1) Is not constitutionally qualified to vote in the county where the court
convenes;
(2) Is unable to read, write, or understand the English language with a
degree of proficiency sufficient to fill out satisfactorily the juror qualification form;
(3) Is unable to speak the English language or comprehend spoken
English;
(4) Is incapable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, of rendering
satisfactory jury service; any person claiming such a disqualification may be required
to submit a doctor's certificate as to the nature of the infirmity;
(5) Has a charge pending against [him] THE PERSON for a crime
punishable by a fine of more than $500, or by imprisonment for more than six
months, or both, or has been convicted of such a crime and has received a sentence of
a fine of more than $500, or of imprisonment for more than six months, or both, and
has not been pardoned;
(6) Has a charge pending against [him] THE PERSON for, or has been
convicted of, an offense punishable under the provision of § 8-401(c) of this title;
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