Up to how much of the panel may the SJA excuse?

• A. One third, they may not excuse any more
• B. The entire panel
• C. Half of the panel
• D. One member

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is the limit on how many panel members the SJA can excuse. The rule allows excusing up to one third of the panel. This cap keeps the panel large enough to represent a fair cross-section of the military community while giving the government flexibility to remove individuals who can’t serve (for cause or other valid reasons). If more than that were needed, the process would shift to alternative jurors or a new panel rather than exceeding the limit. The other options aren’t correct because removing more than one third would overstep the boundary, while excusing the entire panel, half of it, or just one member would either be impractical or violate the established limit.