Idaho Senate passes bill excusing potential jurors who instead volunteer as poll workers

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 284

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago


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A new bill that would allow prospective jurors to get out of jury duty by instead volunteering as an election poll worker is heading to Gov. Brad Little’s desk for final consideration.

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If passed into law, House Bill 560 would allow county clerks to submit a request to the jury commissioner and the court to offer potential jurors the opportunity to volunteer for election …

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