Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 8-306
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§8–306.
Official statutory text
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. § 30a;
(3) Is an active duty member of the armed forces exempted in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 982; or
(4) Is a member of the organized militia exempted in accordance with § 13-218 of the Public Safety Article.
(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. § 30a;
(3) Is an active duty member of the armed forces exempted in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 982; or
(4) Is a member of the organized militia exempted in accordance with § 13-218 of the Public Safety Article.
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