The National Judge Act (國民法官法) is to take effect on Jan. 1 next year. Courts across the nation are expected to organize lay judge simulation events before August to prepare for the official start. Notices have been sent to some members of the public to inform them that their names have been drawn to be lay judges.
One of these people, a woman surnamed Chang (張), has received three such notices requiring her to show up for duty at the Taoyuan District Court. Chang is 101 years old, has severe dementia and lives in a care home.
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