Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 809

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 809 - Discrimination Prohibited

A citizen shall not be excluded from jury service in this state on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, occupation, sexual orientation, or economic status.

Amended effective 7/1/2015; amended effective 11/22/2023.

Advisory Committee Comment-1994 Amendments

This rule is amended to add "physical or sensory disability" as types of discrimination specifically prohibited by the rule. This amendment is made to conform the rule to the legislative mandate against discrimination on these bases adopted by the legislature in 1992 and at Minnesota Statutes, section 593.32, subdivision 1.

Advisory Committee Comment-2023 Amendments

Rule 809 is modified in 2023 to remove redundant language. Disability is more fully addressed in Rule 808.