Utah § 78B-1-105 Jurors -- Competency to serve -- Individuals not competent to serve as jurors -- Court to determine disqualification.

Utah Statutes

§ 78B-1-105 — Jurors -- Competency to serve -- Individuals not competent to serve as jurors -- Court to determine disqualification.

Utah § 78B-1-105

Title 78BJudicial Code

Ch. 78B-1Juries and Witnesses

Part 78B-1-1Jury and Witness Act

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Utah Code Ann. § 78B-1-105 (2026).

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(1)An individual is competent to serve as a juror if the individual is:

(1)(a) a citizen of the United States;

(1)(b) 18 years old or older;

(1)(c) a resident of the county; and

(1)(d) able to read, speak, and understand the English language.

(2)An individual who has been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court of the United States is not competent to serve as a juror unless the felony conviction has been expunged or reduced to a misdemeanor.

(3)The court, on the court's own initiative or when requested by a prospective juror, shall determine whether the prospective juror is disqualified from jury service.

(4)The court shall base the court's decision on:

(4)(a) information provided on the juror qualification form;

(4)(b) an interview with the prospective juror; or

(4)(c) othe

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(1) An individual is competent to serve as a juror if the individual is:
(1)(a) a citizen of the United States;
(1)(b) 18 years old or older;
(1)(c) a resident of the county; and
(1)(d) able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
(2) An individual who has been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court of the United States is not competent to serve as a juror unless the felony conviction has been expunged or reduced to a misdemeanor.
(3) The court, on the court's own initiative or when requested by a prospective juror, shall determine whether the prospective juror is disqualified from jury service.
(4) The court shall base the court's decision on:
(4)(a) information provided on the juror qualification form;
(4)(b) an interview with the prospective juror; or
(4)(c) other competent evidence.
(5) The clerk shall enter the court's determination in the records of the court.