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FL H1125
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Al Jacquet
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AI Summary
- Courts are prohibited from imposing imprisonment as a contempt of court sanction for individuals who fail to attend jury duty without sufficient excuse
- Fines up to $100 remain permitted for failure to respond to a jury summons
- Failure to attend jury duty may still be considered contempt of court, but only non-incarceration penalties may be applied
- Amends Section 40.23, Florida Statutes, regarding summoning jurors
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Jury Duty
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/13/2020
Full Bill Text
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