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CA SB1133
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/22/2020
Primary Sponsor
Hannah-Beth Jackson
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AI Summary
- Delays the reduction of peremptory challenges in criminal cases from January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2024
- Changes the threshold for reduced challenges from "one year or less" to "90 days or less" of maximum imprisonment
- Maintains 6 peremptory challenges for each side (defendant and state) when offense is punishable by 90 days or less
- Removes an outdated requirement for the Judicial Council to study and report on peremptory challenge reductions by January 1, 2020
- Repeals Section 231 of the Code of Civil Procedure effective January 1, 2024, replacing it with new provisions on the same date
Legislative Description
Peremptory challenges.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6/29/2020
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/27/2020
Rules2/19/2020
Full Bill Text
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