Virginia § 44-94 - Exemption from jury duty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 44-94 — Exemption from jury duty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-94. Exemption from jury duty
The active officers and members of the National Guard shall be exempt from serving on juries in civil and criminal cases upon presentation to the clerk of the court of a certificate of such membership signed by the commanding officer of the unit of which the person summoned for jury service is a member.
1930, p. 966; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(79); 2015, c. 221.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 44-94
What does Code of Virginia § 44-94 cover?
Section 44-94 ("Exemption from jury duty") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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