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CA AB1601

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Alvarez

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands jury eligibility to include lawful permanent residents in addition to U.S. citizens, allowing them to serve as prospective trial jurors.

  • Maintains all other existing disqualifications from jury service, including age requirements, residency requirements, criminal history restrictions, and language proficiency standards.

  • Includes a severability clause ensuring that if any provision is found invalid, the remainder of the law can continue in effect.

Legislative Description

Jury duty: eligibility.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/3/2024
Business and Professions5/1/2023
Health3/9/2023

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