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By Colorado Revised Statues, Title 13, Article 71 Colorado Uniform Jury Selection and Service Act, §13-71-105(3), you are eligible to be a trial juror if you have been convicted of a felony.  But, you are not eligible to be a grand juror. A felony conviction may be a factor the parties consider in determining whether to keep a person on the jury during the selection process at the court.
 

A person convicted of a felony in the following areas will not be allowed to adopt: 

• Child abuse or neglect 
• Spousal abuse 
• Any crime against a child, including, but not limited to, child pornography 
• Any crime of domestic violence 
• Violation of a protection order 
• Any crime involving violence, rape, sexual assault or homicide 
• Any felony physical assault or batter conviction or felony drug-related conviction within the past 5 years. C.R.S. §§ 19-5-207(2.5)(a) and 208(5). 
  • A person convicted of a misdemeanor in the above areas may be allowed to adopt with court approval. C.R.S. § 19-5-207(2.5)(b)(I).

The legal qualifications for jury service are:

• You are a citizen of the United States.
• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You can read, speak, and understand the English language.
• You reside in the State of Colorado for at least 6 months of the year.
• You have not served on a jury in any court within the past 12 months.
• You are not a primary caregiver responsible for the daily care of a permanently disabled person living in the same household and do not work outside of the home. This does not include working and residing in a home where you are an employee of an outside agency. A current statement from a licensed physician or physician assistant authorized under C.R.S. 12-240-107(6), licensed advanced nurse practitioner, or authorized Christian Science practitioner is required.
• You do not have a physical or mental disability that would prevent you from serving as a juror. A current statement from a licensed physician or physician assistant authorized under C.R.S. 12-240-107(6), licensed advanced nurse practitioner, or authorized Christian Science practitioner is required.
• Exemptions are not based on profession, employment status, enrollment in school, financial situation, religious affiliation, or age—except that all jurors must be at least 18 years old.