Permits physician assistant or advanced practice nurse to verify excusal from jury service due to medical inability to serve.

This bill allows physician assistants and advanced practice nurses to verify that a prospective juror cannot serve due to medical reasons, expanding the current rule which only permits licensed physicians to provide such verification. It directly affects individuals seeking jury excusal based on health issues and the medical professionals licensed under New Jersey's Title 45 who may issue these certifications. By amending the state's jury service statute, the legislation broadens the pool of qualified healthcare providers who can confirm a juror's medical inability to serve without altering other hardship exemptions like financial difficulties or family obligations. The change takes effect immediately for any jury summons issued on or after the bill's effective date.