Court to determine disqualification. (1) An individual is competent to serve as a juror if the individual is: (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) 18 years old or older; (c) a resident of the county; and (d) able to read, speak, and understand the English language. (2) An individual who has been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court of the United States is not competent to serve as a juror unless the felony conviction has been expunged or reduced to a misdemeanor. (3) The court, on the court's own initiative or when requested by a prospective juror, shall determine whether the prospective juror is disqualified from jury service. (4) The court shall base the court's decision on: (a) information provided on the juror qualification form; (b) an interview with the prospective juror; or (c) other competent evidence. (5) The clerk shall enter the court's determination in the records of the court.
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