Most states impose qualifications, such as a high school education, on those called for jury service?

Question

Yes or No

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

So far as I know, most states require that you be a citizen, over 18, and that you be able to read and understand English.  I've never heard of a high school education requirement, although I suppose they could require that.

Answer 3

Not all states do this... do you really expect someone to look up all 50 states to see if it's "most" (or even "any")?

Answer 4

Not Michigan.  I know two people without GED and had jury duty

Answer 5

no--the OJ trial is an example of that.

Answer 6

18 and breathing is pretty much what it takes to be called. Getting on a jury is another matter.

In some cases, attorneys may prefer folks with LESS education, not more.

Answer 7

Qualifications? Yes. High school diploma? No. I don't know of any state that would have that as a qualification. The qualifications that most places have are along the lines of being 18, sufficiently proficient in English, no felony convictions, stuff like that.

Answer 8

not sure about US but I was called in for jury duty two years ago when i was in grade 12, so I am going to say no. I'm Canadian.