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FL S1650
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases maximum fine for failing to attend jury duty without sufficient excuse from $100 to $1,000.
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Adds imprisonment for up to 3 days as a permissible sanction for jurors who fail to attend without sufficient excuse.
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Adds community service as a permissible sanction for jurors who fail to attend without sufficient excuse.
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Prohibits courts from imposing imprisonment for contempt of court related to jury non-attendance unless the person is able to obtain legal representation.
Legislative Description
Juror Sanctions
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/4/2021
Full Bill Text
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