Section 962 - Qualifications; excuse from service(a) A person shall be qualified for jury service if the person: (1) is a citizen of the United States who has attained the age of majority;(2) resides within the geographical jurisdiction of the court in which called to serve;(3) is able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language;(4) is capable, by reason of mental or physical condition, to render satisfactory jury service; and(5) has not served a term of imprisonment in this State after conviction of a felony.(b) No person shall be automatically excused from jury service; however, the presiding judge may excuse a person for all or part of the two-year period upon individual request showing undue hardship on the prospective juror or the employer.Added 1993, No. 24 , §§ 1, eff. 3/1/1994.