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On January 11, 2026, Governor Murphy entered Executive Order 411, which provided clemency for the purpose of jury service to individuals convicted of crimes in New Jersey. The clemency Order applies only to individuals convicted of crimes in New Jersey and to those individuals who served their sentences including probation and parole. The clemency Order does not apply to individuals convicted of impeachment or treason. The Order also does not preclude the examination of potential jurors related to criminal convictions during voir dire and permits for-cause challenges to prospective jurors related to the individuals’ criminal records.

To read the full text of the Executive Order, click here.