(a) The Court, upon request of the Clerk or a prospective juror or on its own initiative, shall determine on the basis of information provided on the juror qualification form or interview with the prospective juror or other competent evidence whether the prospective juror is disqualified for jury service.
(b) A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if the prospective juror:
(1) Is not a citizen of the United States, at least eighteen years old and a resident of Berkeley County, West Virginia;
(2) Is unable to read, speak and understand the English language;
(3) Is incapable, by reason of substantial physical or mental disability, of rendering satisfactory jury service; but a person claiming this disqualification may be required to submit a physician’s certificate as to the disability and the certifying physician is subject to inquiry by the Court at its discretion;
(4) Has served as a municipal juror within the previous two years;
(5) Has lost the right to vote because of a criminal conviction; or
(6) Has been convicted of perjury, false swearing or other infamous offense.
(c) A prospective juror sixty-five years of age or older is not disqualified from serving, but shall be excused from service by the Court upon the juror’s request.
(Ord. 2009-26. Passed 12-17-09.)