HB1081 creates two new exemptions from jury duty in South Dakota: licensed health care providers (doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certain nurses) caring for pregnant women or seriously ill patients can be excused if their absence would harm patient care, and public safety workers can be excused if their absence poses a risk to public health and safety. Both groups must submit a written request to the court within ten days of receiving a jury summons along with documentation showing that no equally qualified replacement is available.
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Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2. H.J. 7
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 43
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-002
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Deferred to the 41st legislative day