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Coverage dated October 5, 2026 to October 7, 2026

New California law allows some residents to permanently skip jury duty

Headline from KTLA Los Angeles

A new state law allows Californians ages 80 and older to opt out of jury service permanently due to a medical condition, without needing a note from a health care provider. The change follows Gov. Gavin Newsom's signing of Assembly Bill 1359 in September, which lets seniors request a permanent exemp…

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  1. ABC 7 San Francisco

    When is too old for jury duty? New CA law to allow those 80 and older to opt out (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    A new California law allowing residents 80 and older to permanently opt out of jury duty without documentation is prompting a broader conversation about aging, public service and when people should step aside from civic responsibilities.

  2. KTLA Los Angeles

    New California law allows some residents to permanently skip jury duty (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    A new state law allows Californians ages 80 and older to opt out of jury service permanently due to a medical condition, without needing a note from a health care provider. The change follows Gov. Gavin Newsom's signing of Assembly Bill 1359 in September, which lets seniors request a permanent exemp…

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