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CA AB2240

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

9/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tim Grayson

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 219 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding jury selection procedures
  • Prohibits selection of designated peace officers (as defined in Penal Code Sections 830.1, 830.2(a), and 830.33(a)) for voir dire in both civil and criminal matters
  • Prohibits selection of parole and correctional officers (as defined in Penal Code Sections 830.2(b)-(c) and 830.5(a)-(b)) for voir dire in criminal matters only
  • Maintains existing requirement that jury commissioners randomly select jurors for jury panels, with these officer categories as exceptions

Legislative Description

Trial Jury Selection and Management Act.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/17/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety6/13/2018
Rules6/4/2018
Public Safety4/5/2018
Judiciary3/1/2018

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