When a prospective juror files a permanent exemption with the municipal court clerk, what is the clerk required to do?

• A. The clerk is require to deliver a copy of the permanent exemption to the county tax office.
• B. Notify the governor.
• C. Store the exemption in a secure file.
• D. Delete the record after a period.

Answer: (A)

When a prospective juror files a permanent exemption, the clerk’s job is to ensure the exemption is recognized beyond the local court by sharing it with the appropriate county agency. Delivering a copy of the permanent exemption to the county tax office updates the county’s records so the juror isn’t repeatedly summoned and the exemption is reflected in the official administrative systems. This shared record helps keep jury lists accurate across offices and prevents duplicate notices.

Other options don’t fit the standard procedure: notifying the governor isn’t part of a clerk’s routine duty in processing exemptions, and while retaining a secure copy is good practice, the required action is to forward the exemption to the county tax office to update the broader record. Deleting the record after a period would undermine the validity of the exemption and lead to improper jury summons.