Persons who are over 70 years of age may request a permanent exemption from jury duty.

• A. They may request a permanent exemption
• B. They are automatically exempt
• C. They cannot be exempt
• D. They must be summoned anyway

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that exemptions from jury duty can be based on age. In many jurisdictions, people who are over a certain age may request a permanent exemption from serving. This means you submit a formal request to the court, and if the court approves it, you’re excused from future jury service. It’s not automatic; you have to seek the exemption. The other options don’t fit because they imply either an automatic status, an inability to be exempt, or a requirement to be summoned regardless, whereas the usual rule allows a senior to petition for a lasting excuse.