Maine Revised Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 1211 (2026)

Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service

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A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that prospective juror is not a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age and a resident of the county, or is unable to read, speak and understand the English language. The following persons are exempt from serving as jurors: The Governor, active duty military and all persons exempt under Title 37-B, section 185. [PL 2017, c. 275, §1 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 461 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 705, §G4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 202, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 608 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 60, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 275, §1 (AMD).

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1983–2023 · leading case: State v. Holland, 2009 ME 72 (Me. 2009).

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State v. Holland, 2009 ME 72 (Me. 2009). “14 M.R.S. § 1211 (2008). However, the court must make a reasonable accommodation for individuals whose ability to read, speak, or hear English, or otherwise serve as jurors, results from a physical disability.”

Harris v. PT Petro Corp., 650 A.2d 1346 (Me. 1994). “” 14 M.R.S.A. § 1211 (Supp.1994). A member of the jury pool in this case had completed a jury questionnaire in which she answered no to the first question: “Are you a citizen of the United States?” None of the parties raised an objection on this issue before or during the trial.”

State v. Franzen, 461 A.2d 1068 (Me. 1983). “1 Indeed, *1071 except for her relationship of wife of the defendant and potential witness in the case, Trudy Franzen was not disqualified for jury service under 14 M.R.S.A. § 1211, nor was she expressly exempted from service thereunder.”

State of Maine v. Calvin A. Footman, 2023 ME 52 (Me. 2023). “10 To be considered jury eligible, a prospective juror must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county, be at least eighteen years of age, and be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.”

City of Portland v. DePaolo, 567 A.2d 78 (Me. 1989). “See 14 M.R.S.A. § 1211 (Supp.1989) (providing for disqualification of prospective jurors if they are not residents of the county).”

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