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CA AB2255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tim Donnelly

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 630.12 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which contained a repeal date of January 1, 2016
  • Extends indefinitely the expedited jury trial procedures established in existing law, including provisions for juries of 8 or fewer members with no alternates, 3 peremptory challenges per side, and 3-hour presentation limits per side
  • Makes expedited jury trial procedures permanent for civil cases where all parties consent by signing a consent order
  • Preserves existing provisions requiring parties to waive all rights to appeal and to move for directed verdicts or posttrial motions, with limited exceptions

Legislative Description

Civil actions.

Last Action

From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

5/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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