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Qualification of juror.
A person shall be competent to serve as a juror in the state of Washington unless that person:
(1) Is less than eighteen years of age;
(2) Is not a citizen of the United States;
(3) Is not a resident of the county in which he or she has been summoned to serve;
(4) Is not able to communicate in the English language; or
(5) Has been convicted of a felony and has not had his or her civil rights restored.
NOTES:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1988 c 188: See notes following RCW
2.36.010.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW
26.28.010.