# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 8. Juries and Jurors

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 8-103

(a) Notwithstanding Sec. 8-102 of this subtitle, an individual qualifies for jury service for a county only if the individual:

  (1) Is an adult as of the day selected as a prospective juror;

  (2) Is a citizen of the United States; and

  (3) Resides in the county as of the day sworn as a juror.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and subject to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual is not qualified for jury service if the individual:

  (1) Cannot comprehend spoken English or speak English;

  (2) Cannot comprehend written English, read English, or write English proficiently enough to complete a juror qualification form satisfactorily;

  (3) Has a disability that, as documented by a health care provider's certification, prevents the individual from providing satisfactory jury service;

  (4) Has been convicted, in a federal or State court of record, of:

    (i) A crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year and is currently serving the sentence imposed for the conviction, including a term of parole or probation; or

    (ii) A crime involving or relating to:

      (1) Perjury;

      (2) Witness intimidation;

      (3) Jury intimidation; or

      (4) A crime under Title 8 of the Criminal Law Article; or

  (5) Has a charge pending, in a federal or State court of record, for a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)