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CA SB1133

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/22/2020

Primary Sponsor

Hannah-Beth Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

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  • Removes an outdated requirement for the Judicial Council to study and report on peremptory challenge reductions by January 1, 2020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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