FEMALE EXEMPTION FROM JURY SERVICE IN MISSOURI

• NCJ Number: 28146
• Journal: UMKC Law Review Volume: 43 Issue: 3 Dated: (SPRING 1975) Pages: 382-391
• Author(s): D V PIERCE
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 10 pages
• Corporate Author: University of Missouri, Kansas City
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
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Annotation

DISCUSSION OF MISSOURI STATUTES ALLOWING THE EXCLUSION OF WOMEN FROM JURY IMPANELMENT SOLELY UPON THE BASIS OF THEIR SEX.

Abstract

EXEMPTION OF WOMEN FROM JURY SERVICE IS EXAMINED AS A VIOLATION OF THE DEFENDANT'S SIXTH AND FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO A FAIR JURY TRIAL. RELATED CASES PENDING BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT ARE ALSO DISCUSSED.