# 42 Pa.C.S. § 4502: Qualifications of jurors

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4502

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 Pa.C.S. § 4502
- **Heading:** Qualifications of jurors
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 42 / Chapter 45 / Section 4502

## Text

(a) General rule.--Every citizen of this Commonwealth who is of the required minimum age for voting for State or local

officials and who resides in the county shall be qualified to serve as a juror therein unless such citizen:

(1) is unable to read, write, speak and understand the English language;

(2) is incapable, by reason of mental or physical infirmity, to render efficient jury service; or

(3) has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and has not been granted a pardon or amnesty therefor.

(b) Definition.--For purposes of this section, "convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year" does not include a conviction for any offense under or violation of the former act of May 1, 1929 (P.L.905, No.403), known as The Vehicle Code, or the former act of April 29, 1959 (P.L.58, No.32), known as The Vehicle Code, which offense or violation, if it had been committed after July 1, 1977:

(1) would have been substantially similar to an offense currently graded as a summary offense under 75 Pa.C.S. (relating to vehicles); or

(2) would not have been a violation of law. (Dec. 17, 2001, P.L.944, No.113, eff. imd.) Cross References. Section 4502 is referred to in sections 4521, 4522, 4523 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4501 Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4501.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4502 Qualifications of jurors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4502.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4503 Exemptions from jury duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4503.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4521 Selection of prospective jurors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4521.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4521.1 Statewide jury information system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4521.1.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4522 List of qualified jurors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4522.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4523 List of disqualified jurors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4523.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4524 Selection of jurors for service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4524.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4525 Equipment used for selection of jurors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4525.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4526 Challenging compliance with selection procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4526.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4527 Effect of verdict on jury selection errors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4527.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4531 Issuance of court orders for jurors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4531.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4532 Summoning persons to serve as jurors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4532.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 4541 Short title of subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C45_S4541.md)

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