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Arrest Records And Jury Duty: What You Need To Know
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Can you serve on a jury with a record? Pierce County, Washington criminal defense attorney Spencer Freeman gives the dividing line: someone charged with a crime but not convicted can still sit on a jury. Once there's a conviction, though—whether felony or misdemeanor—the answer is generally no.
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Answered by Spencer Freeman · Pierce County, WA
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— the dividing line: charged versus convicted for jury eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you serve on a jury with a record?
It depends. Someone charged with a crime but not convicted can still sit on a jury; once there's a conviction—felony or misdemeanor—the answer is generally no.
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