National Association of the Deaf

North Carolina legislators again debated a bill that would permit deaf people to serve as jurors and require the provision of qualified interpreters. The bill was sent back to the Ways and Means Committee.  People who live in North Carolina need to TAKE ACTION NOW.

See the original story here.

See what happened on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, here.

On Thursday, July 16, 2009, North Carolina legislators debated whether to permit deaf people to serve on a jury. Caution – some of the statements made during that debate are alarming. Excerpts from the debate are followed by commentary. If you want the right of citizenship to serve on a jury, and you live in North Carolina, ask your representative to read this article.