Section 9-3 - Qualifications of prospective jurors(a) A person is qualified to serve as a juror and shall be included on the master jury list if the person meets all of the following: (1) Is a citizen of the United States.(2) Is a resident of the State.(3) Is a resident of the county.(4) Has not served as a juror during the preceding two years.(5) Has not served a full term of service as a grand juror during the preceding six years.(6) Is 18 years of age or over.(7) Is physically and mentally competent.(8) Can understand the English language.(9) Has not been convicted of a felony or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to an indictment charging a felony, or if convicted of a felony or having plead guilty or nolo contendere to an indictment charging a felony, has had that person's citizenship restored pursuant to law.(10) Has not been adjudged non compos mentis.(b) A person not qualified under this section is subject to challenge for cause.Amended by 2023 N.C. Sess. Laws 140,s. 44-a, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2013 N.C. Sess. Laws 148, s. 1, eff. 1/1/2014.Amended by 2012 N.C. Sess. Laws 180, s. 3, eff. 7/12/2012.Amended by 2011 N.C. Sess. Laws 42, s. 1, eff. 7/1/2011.1806, c. 694, P.R.; Code, ss. 1722, 1723; 1889, c. 559; 1897, cc. 117, 539; 1899, c. 729; Rev., s. 1957; C.S., s. 2312; 1947, c. 1007, s. 1; 1967 , c. 218, s. 1; 1971 , c. 1231, s. 1; 1973 , c. 230, ss. 1, 2; 1977 , c. 711, s. 10.