Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arkansas

Jury Duty

Can a person be made to serve on a jury (civil as well as criminal) if it is against his/her religious beliefs? When choosing a panel, one's religious convictions are not considered.


Asked on 3/25/04, 4:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Harvey Harris Harris Law Firm

Re: Jury Duty

Whether your religious belief is sufficient to get you off the jury duty depends on what exactly it is. The judge may consider this and rule on it in each situation whether it is sufficient.

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Answered on 3/25/04, 4:12 pm


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