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August 13th, 2013
09:26 PM ET
New Mexico Court ruling: Non-English speakers can be jurors
Tonight, questions are being raised about a person's right to serve on a jury.
New Mexico's Supreme Court just issued an opinion that reminded the state's trial courts and lawyers that citizens who don't speak English – still have the right to be a juror.
The issue was raised after a man convicted of murder appealed his conviction because the judge in the case excused a Spanish-speaking potential juror.
That's raising the question should someone who's not fluent in English – serve on a jury?
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In your piece about being a juror, you said (and so did your attorney guests) that being a US citizen is a requirement. Actually it s not. I was a " permanent resident " and got summoned for jury duty. I called the courthouse and informed them of my immigration status, and they said that not being a citizen did not excuse me, and that I had to report for duty. I did not have a problem with this, as I had lived in the country for many years, and felt it was my duty to serve. But, as I found out, citizenship is not a requirement. Am surprised that your attorney guests on this topic, were not aware of this. Thanks for listening, really enjoy your show, Rosemary
What's next requirement of an IQ test. Because you don't speak English doesn't mean you don't understand English!