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HB 2536

Jury service; exempts clerk of circuit court and circuit court clerk deputies.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Katrina Callsen

Virginia exempts circuit court clerks and their deputies from jury service, effective July 1, 2025, to maintain court operations continuity.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0092)
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Bill Summary · HB 2536

Legislative bill overview

HB 2536 exempts the clerk of circuit court and circuit court clerk deputies from jury service in Virginia. The bill became effective July 1, 2025, following approval by the Governor.

Why is this important

Court clerks are essential personnel responsible for maintaining court records, processing legal documents, and managing court operations. Removing them from jury duty ensures continuous court functionality and prevents disruptions to case management. This reflects a practical recognition that their administrative roles are difficult to backfill temporarily.

Potential points of contention

  • Fairness concerns: Exempting entire court staff positions reduces the jury pool from employed professionals, potentially affecting jury composition and representativeness of the community
  • Precedent-setting: Broad occupational exemptions may encourage other essential workers (judges' staff, law enforcement, etc.) to seek similar treatment
  • Impact on smaller courts: Rural or less-populated judicial circuits may experience proportionally greater jury pool reduction than urban areas

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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