# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 8. Juries and Jurors

### Subtitle 3. Prospective and Qualified Jurors

#### Section 8-306

An individual is exempt from jury service only if the individual:

(1) Is at least 70 years old and asks the jury commissioner, in writing, for an exemption;

(2) Is an elected official of the federal Legislative Branch, as defined in 2 U.S.C. Sec. 30a;

(3) Is an active duty member of the armed forces exempted in accordance with 10 U.S.C. Sec. 982; or

(4) Is a member of the organized militia exempted in accordance with Sec. 13-218 of the Public Safety Article.

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