Ind. Ju. R. 5

As amended through November 4, 2024

Rule 5 - Disqualification

The court shall determine if the prospective jurors are qualified to serve, or, if disabled but otherwise qualified, could serve with reasonable accommodation. In order to serve as a juror, a person shall state under oath or affirmation that he or she is:

(a) a citizen of the United States;

(b) at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(c) a resident of the summoning county;

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

(e) not suffering from a physical or mental disability that prevents him or her from rendering satisfactory jury service;

(f) not under a guardianship appointment because of mental incapacity;

(g) not a person who has had rights to vote revoked by reason of a felony conviction and whose rights to vote have not been restored; and

(h) not a law enforcement officer, if the trial is for a criminal case.

Persons who are not eligible for jury service shall not serve. serve. Upon timely advance request from the prospective juror, the court may excuse from reporting for jury service any person whose bona fide religious conviction and affiliation with a religion prevents the prospective juror from performing jury service.

Ind. Ju. R. 5

Amended Aug. 15, 2006, effective 1/1/2007