; sec. 48–921.02, D.C. Official Code) to take such paragraph (as amended by subsection (a)) into account. 3. Modernization of rules and procedures relating to service of jurors (a) Establishing fees for jurors serving in Superior Court of the District of Columbia at same rates paid for jurors serving in United States district courts (1) Establishment of fees Section 11–1912(a), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) Grand and petit jurors serving in the Superior Court shall receive fees and expenses at rates equivalent to the rates provided under section 1871 of title 28, United States Code, for fees and allowances paid to grand and petit jurors appearing in the district courts of the United States. . (2) Conforming amendment Section 15–718, District of Columbia Official Code, is repealed. (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to fees and expenses paid on or after the first day of the first fiscal year which begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Modernizing process for serving of summonses (1) Juror qualification forms Section 11–1906(c), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking shall provide that a juror qualification form be mailed and inserting shall require that a juror qualification form be provided ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking return and inserting submit . (2) Use of electronic communication Section 11–1907(a), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking the last sentence and inserting the following: Under the jury system plan, service of prospective jurors may be made personally, by mail, or, with the consent of the prospective juror, by electronic communication. . (c) Permitting individuals 70 years of age or older To opt out of service Section 11–1908(b), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended— (1) by striking or (4) and inserting (4) ; and (2) by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting the following: