HB 1022 CO
Jury Duty Opt-Out for People 72 Years or Older
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Summary
This bill would allow Colorado residents who are 72 years old or older to opt out of jury service. They would be permitted to choose either a temporary or permanent opt-out from jury duty. A judge or jury commissioner may request documentation to support an opt-out request.
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Official abstract
The bill allows a person who is 72 years old or older to choose to temporarily or permanently opt out of jury service. The judge or jury commissioner may require documentation in support of the opt-out.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsor (1)
- C. Barron Republican · sponsor
Action history (3)
- May 14, 2026 House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs · lower
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